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New analysis shows B vitamins have no benefit for memory
Reports suggest that B vitamins are unlikely to help prevent memory loss in old age. The study, which has been published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, saw researchers analyse data from 11 clinical trials involving 22,000 people.
Calls for increased investment in Alzheimer’s drug trials as study reveals a 99.6% failure rate
A comprehensive study of all of the clinical trials for Alzheimer’s drugs in the US has highlighted a very high failure rate of the drugs being tested
Leading dementia charity launches landmark £100m campaign
Stem Cell Research Centre one of a suite of new research initiatives to be announced today
Alzheimer’s disease may be under-reported as cause of death in US
A new study has suggested that the number of deaths caused by Alzheimer’s disease in the US may be nearly six times higher than official figures show.
World Dementia Envoy appointed to speed up treatment development
A new World Dementia Envoy has been appointed to help speed up research into the condition.
Antidepressant may reduce agitation but worsen cognition in Alzheimer’s
A trial of the antidepressant citalopram has found that in people with Alzheimer’s, the drug may reduce agitation but may also carry risks of worsening cognition and heart problems.
Antidepressant may reduce agitation but worsen cognition in Alzheimer’s
A trial of the antidepressant citalopram has found that in people with Alzheimer’s, the drug may reduce agitation but may also carry risks of worsening cognition and heart problems. The paper is published on Wednesday 19 February in the journal JAMA.
Prescribing of Alzheimer’s drugs in England 48% higher than expected
A new report into the use of licensed medicines in England has shown the use of drug treatments for Alzheimer’s disease was 48% higher than expected in 2012.
Trial suggests vitamin E benefits for Alzheimer’s
A clinical trial of 613 people with mild to moderate Alzheimer’s has suggested that a form of vitamin E called alpha tocopherol may help to maintain the ability of people to go about day-to-day tasks.