Vaccine and Oral Medication Being Investigated to Stop Alzheimer ’s Years Before It Begins

This study is a reflection of our continued efforts to conquer one of the greatest health challenges of our time.”What are the 7 Stages of Alzheimer'sThe school is joining approximately 90 institutions in North America, Europe and Australia in the Generation Study, which is testing a vaccine and oral medication to prevent or delay Alzheimer ’s in older adults at increased risk for developing the disease.More than 70 USC researchers across a range of disciplines are dedicated to the prevention, treatment and potential cure of Alzheimer ’s.For information about how to participate in the study, contact Nadine Diaz at [phone] or [e-mail] ContentHow to Test Your Memory for Alzheimer's and DementiaEarly Signs of Dementia, Falls, Changes in Balance and GaitHow Do Alzheimer's Patients Die?10 Symptoms of Early Stage Alzheimer's DiseaseTopicsCoping with Alzheimer'sHelp with Dementia CareThe Alzheimer's Reading Room contains more than 5,000 articles and has been published daily since July, 2009.How to Get Answers To Your Questions About Alzheimer's and DementiaYou are reading original content theAlzheimer's Reading RoomAbout the Keck School of Medicine of USCFounded in 1885, the Keck School of Medicine of USC is among the nation ’s leaders in innovative patient care, scientific discovery, education and community service.In 2017, U.S. News World Report ranked the Keck School among the top 35 medical schools in the country.For more information, go to keck.usc.e...

Source: Alzheimer's Reading Room, The - September 20, 2017 Category: Neurology Tags: alzheimer's care alzheimer's medication alzheimer's research Alzheimer's Vaccine health news science Source Type: blogs