About 5 percent of men and women, ages 65 to 74, have Alzheimer's disease, and it is estimated that nearly half of those age 85 and older may have the disease. Among known risks are age and genetics.
New class of small molecules show promise against memory loss
Arizona State University and Mayo Clinic have awarded two $100,000 grants to collaborative research teams working on precision medicine to treat Alzheimer’s disease and cerebral aneurysms.
State-of-the-art center to foster the continuation of pioneering imaging research
SAN DIEGO – The American Academy of Neurology and the American Brain Foundation are awarding the 2013 Potamkin Prize for Research in Pick’s, Alzheimer’s and Related Diseases to William J. Jagust, MD, with the University of California, Berkeley, Michael W. Weiner, MD, with the San Francisco VA Medical Center in San Francisco and Eric M. Reiman, MD, with Banner Alzheimer’s Institute in Phoenix.
Women around the country are blogging about the Alzheimer’s Prevention Registry after Jessica Langbaum, Ph.D., Banner Alzheimer’s Institute principal scientist and API associate director, spoke with 30 women who blog frequently about motherhood and women’s issues.
This Discover Magazine feature article takes readers behind the scenes at the world's greatest brain bank.
Arizona Alzheimer's Consortium Center Grant.
Request for Proposals.
Vegas Stars and Barrow Scientists Present An Evening of Magic and the Brain
Study of Novel Anti-Amyloid Therapy Will Help Launch New Research Era
In the December issue of Nature Reviews/Neurology, Larry Sparks, PhD, Senior Scientist at Banner Sun Health Research Institute presents evidence that statins can have a favorable impact in the treatment of patients with AD.
The federal government has awarded a $7.7 million grant to an Arizona-based group of Alzheimer's disease researchers.
Physically fit older men and women show fewer age-related changes in their brains, new research shows, buttressing medical evidence that regular exercise can preserve key parts of the brain involved in attention and memory.
Study led by researchers at ASU shows hormone, Depo Provera in birth control linked to memory loss
Birth Control Shot May Help You Forget You Even Had Sex
Hormone in Birth Control Shot Linked to Memory Loss
Hormone in Birth Control Shot Linked to Memory Loss
BY ZACH COLICK, DAILY NEWS-SUN Your West Valley
Earlier memory loss tied to cardiovascular risks & Alzheimer's gene.
Brain-Imaging measure produces major breakthrough and a tool to diagnose Alzheimer’s Disease.
Study suggests earliest brain changes associated with the genetic risk of Alzheimer's disease.
Banner Alzheimer's Institute Executive Director, Dr. Eric Reiman, Named a Rock Star of Science™ in GQ’s December “Men of the Year” Edition.
Dr. Matthew Huentelman conducts Arizona leg of 'Breakthrough Ride'
Program coordinators have finalized the scientific poster presentations that will be made at the Arizona Alzheimer’s Consortium 12th annual conference on May 21 in Glendale, Ariz.
The 2010 Conference Registration is now closed. Some walk-in seating is available; please come to the hotel and visit our registration desk.
Friday, May 21st, 2010.
High-content siRNA screening of the kinome identifies kinases involved in Alzheimer’s disease-related tau hyperphosphorylation.
Phoenix Magazine 2010 Medical Directory profiles the Arizona Alzheimer’s Consortium.
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