Alzheimer’s disease in Florida

Gene Testing Questioned by Regulators
The Gainesville Sun
Regulators are beginning to pay more attention to companies offering genetic tests that they claim can help identify increased risk for conditions like Alzheimer’s disease.

Scientists identify possible Alzheimer’s gene
Central Florida News Channel 13 (The Associated Press)
A new study has identified the gene CALHM1 as one that is tied to Alzheimer’s disease.

Proper Diagnosis Is Key To Treating Confusing Condition
WPLG-TV News Channel 10 Miami
Experts think that there are many cases in which Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus is being confused with Alzheimer’s, Parkinsons, or other declines in cognitive ability that are simply caused by old age.

Baby Boomers leading brain fitness wave
South Florida Sun-Sentinel (The Associated Press)
Inspired by seeing their parents grapple with Alzheimer’s disease, baby boomers are fueling the brain fitness wave.

Quick Study | Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories and Alzheimer’s
The Miami Herald
Results of a study suggest that long-term use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatories, like ibuprofen, might offer protection against Alzheimer’s disease.

New clue to Alzheimer’s found
Daytona Beach News-Journal (The Associated Press)
Scientists have found that by injecting a certain type of beta-amyloid into rats brain and they can cause Alzheimer’s symptoms but not the disease itself.

Alzheimer’s Researchers Encouraged by Mixed Report on New Drug
WWSB-TV ABC Sarasota
Although the results of a clinical trial for an Alzheimer’s drug were mixed, researchers and investors view it as a success.

Dr. Jo: New Alzheimer’s drug
WTVT-TV FOX Tampa
Florida researchers are working on treatments that affect the beta amyloid protein, which plays a role in Alzheimer’s disease.

Study links common sleep disorder to memory loss
South Florida Sun-Sentinel
A study linking sleep apnea with memory loss could help with Alzheimer’s research.

Aging gracefully: Therapeutic activities give sense of purpose
Ft. Myers News-Press
Therapeutic activities are helpful for Alzheimer’s patients.

Study:People living longer
Leesburg Daily Commercial
Alzheimer’s disease, according to the government, is now the sixth most leading cause of death.

Red Wine Ingredient Shows Promise Against Aging
The Tampa Tribune
Scientists are planning clinical trials with resveratrol, which is found in red wine, to treat Alzheimer’s disease.

Changes in diet can be rewarding
The Orlando Sentinel
New research suggests that people who drink fruit and vegetable juice have a lower chance of developing Alzheimer’s disease.