An Inexpensive HIV Drug Has Potential for Alzheimer’s
By Being Patient | February 11th, 2019
First it was a diabetes drug, now researchers have turned their attention to an HIV drug. Could a drug that would slow down Alzheimer’s…
A Vaccine for Alzheimer’s Shows Promise in Human Trial
By Being Patient | January 17th, 2019
A vaccine being tested in human patients by Dublin-based company United Neurosciences has shown promising results, according to a statement released by the company….
New Evidence That Diabetes Drugs Could Help Alzheimer’s Patients, Too
By Being Patient | November 2nd, 2018
Does a drug that could treat Alzheimer’s already exist? A new study suggests that people with Alzheimer’s given a diabetes drug had fewer signs…
Could Marijuana Treat Alzheimer’s? A Cannabis-Like Drug May Help With Symptoms
By Christine Barba | October 25th, 2018
Marijuana has never been easier to come by: Canada just legalized recreational marijuana, joining nine states in the U.S. Another 21 states have legalized…
Antipsychotics Make No Difference for Delirium or Dementia in the I.C.U.
By Being Patient | October 22nd, 2018
A potent group of antipsychotic drugs used to treat delirium and dementia are not effective, according to a study published in the New England…
Dementia Drugs Are Prescribed Longer Than Necessary, Says a Report. But Some Doctors Disagree
By Being Patient | August 21st, 2018
A report by the AARP has found that most dementia patients—around 70 percent—are kept on prescription drugs much longer than they’ve been found to be…
Drugs for Anxiety and Insomnia May Increase Alzheimer’s Risk
By Being Patient | August 14th, 2018
A drug group known as benzodiazepines—commonly referred to as ‘benzos’—has been linked to an increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease, according to a new study….
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