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A Generic Exelon
(Source: Bloomberg.com) - The drugmaker, Dr. Reddy's Laboratories (India), has secured initial approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to sell a generic form of the drug Exelon (rivastigmine tartrate) to treat persons with Alzheimer's disease.
Osteoporosis Drug to Undergo Alzheimer's Trial
(Source: IndyStar) - Eli Lilly's osteoporosis drug Evista will be tested to see if it slows the progress of Alzheimer's dementia in women.
"Snapshots" Shake Up Views about Proteins
(Source: UM Newsdesk) - In 2002, biochemist Victor Muņoz observed a series of steps involved in protein folding - a process believed to be a cause of certain neurological conditions, including Alzheimer's disease. This discovery, however, was contrary to the current belief that when proteins fold, they do so suddenly and in a single step.
Help Elders Who Are Victims of Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation
(Source: Rochester Democrat & Chronicle) - In the United States it's estimated that a half million adults older than 60 are victims of mistreatment each year. In nine out of 10 cases, the perpetrator is a family member. Elder abuse takes many forms: physical battering, neglect by caregivers, emotional or psychological mistreatment. It can also include sexual abuse.
How Elderly Can Prepare for Hurricanes
(Source: South Florida Sun-Sentinel) - Diane C. Lade writes, "Storm shutters are important. But there also are some inexpensive ways to protect yourself if you're living in a retirement condo or home."
Pfizer and Eisai Appeal UK Ruling on Alzheimer Drug Use in Early Stages
(Source: Reuters) - Pharmaceutical companies Pfizer and Eisai lodged an appeal on Friday against a British watchdog's decision to restrict access to Alzheimer's drugs.
Calorie Restriction May Prevent Alzheimer's
(Source: Mount Sinai Hospital) - A Mount Sinai School of Medicine study suggests that dietary regimens might calm or even reverse symptoms of Alzheimer's disease.
CARE CONNECTION: Engaging and Supporting Teens
(Source: Alzheimer's Foundation of America) -- Tonight, Thursday, June 15, at 9 pm (EST), Dotty St. Amand of the Alvin A. Dubin Alzheimer's Resource Center will discuss "Engaging and Supporting Teens".
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