Organisation: Alzheimer's Association

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Stressful experiences 'can age brain by several years'

Stressful life experiences can age the brain by several years, new research suggests.

Sun, 16 Jul, 2017

Elan to push ahead with Alzheimer's drug trial

Athlone-based pharmaceutical company Elan and Wyeth Pharmaceuticals are to initiate a phase three clinical programme of a drug for the treatment of patients with mild to moderate Alzheimer's Disease.

Mon, 21 May, 2007

Scientists find early signs of Alzheimer's

A SUBTLE change in a memory-making brain region seems to predict who will get Alzheimer's disease nine years before symptoms appear, according to the latest scientific reports.

Tue, 21 Jun, 2005

Elan to sponsor Alzheimer's conference

ISEQ-listed biotechnology company Elan announced today that it is to be the main sponsor of the ninth International Conference on Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders.

Mon, 17 May, 2004

Reagan's daughter treated for cancer

Former President Ronald Reagan's daughter Maureen is in hospital undergoing treatment for cancer that has spread since she was diagnosed with melanoma four years ago.

Tue, 09 Jan, 2001