Diverse Approaches to Alzheimer's Therapies Continue to Show Progress at ICAD

There should be some excellent investment opportunities in the companies conducting these clinical trials.

You can get more detail about the stage of development and approach by following the link in this clip.

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clipped from alzheimersreadingroom.blogspot.com A lot of good and encouraging news continues to come out of this week's Alzheimer's Association International Conference on Alzheimer's Disease 2008. --18-Month Data from an Extension of a Pivotal Trial of Dimebon in Alzheimer's --First U.S. Double-Blind Phase II Clinical Trial of IVIg (Immunotherapy) in Alzheimer's --Phase II Immunotherapy Trial with LY2062430 in Mild to Moderate Alzheimer's --Antidementia Drugs Contribute to Longer Life in People with Alzheimer's

Diverse Approaches to Alzheimer's Therapies Continue to Show Progress at ICAD

clipped from alzheimersreadingroom.blogspot.com A lot of good and encouraging news continues to come out of this week's Alzheimer's Association International Conference on Alzheimer's Disease 2008. --18-Month Data from an Extension of a Pivotal Trial of Dimebon in Alzheimer's --First U.S. Double-Blind Phase II Clinical Trial of IVIg (Immunotherapy) in Alzheimer's --Phase II Immunotherapy Trial with LY2062430 in Mild to Moderate Alzheimer's --Antidementia Drugs Contribute to Longer Life in People with Alzheimer's Read More......

Abnormal Thyroid Levels Can Increase Risk For Alzheimer’s Disease in Women

A year or so ago I first read about hyperthyroidism and its connection to Alzheimer's disease and dementia. I asked our doctor to check my mother. He termed the results as suspicious and prescribed a drug for her thyroid. After about two months my mother started smiling more and laughing. Was it the drug? I'll never know for certain. Buy, my belief is it does help. If you have a loved one suffering from an early stage of Alzheimer's or dementia I suggest you get the thyroid checked.

clipped from www.healthnews.com Thyroid disease, resulting from either low or high thyrotropin levels, has been found to be associated with an increased risk of Alzheimer's disease in women only. Thyrotropin is a hormone that affects thyroid gland function and thyroid hormone levels. When a patient has low levels of the hormone, the condition is known as hypothyroidism, while a patient having high levels is referred to as having hyperthyroidism. Both conditions are recognized causes of reversible dementia based on previous studies. In fact, routine screening of serum thyrotropin levels is included in evaluation of patients with suspected dementia. However, the effects of a normally functioning thyroid gland on the brain's cognitive abilities have not been made clear. It is not known whether thyroid function affects Alzheimer's or if it is Alzheimer's that affects thyroid function.

Tau drug shows early promise in Alzheimer's

clipped from www.healthcentral.com An Alzheimer's drug that attacks abnormal tangles in the brain appeared to slow progression of the disease, British researchers said on Tuesday, but doctors cautioned that the results are early. The drug, made by private biotechnology company TauRX and called Rember, produced a significant improvement in key measures of thinking and memory in people with moderate Alzheimer's disease, company officials said. The drug is among the first to attack tangles of tau protein in the brain that are strongly associated with dementia in Alzheimer's disease. "We've demonstrated for the first time we can halt the disease by a treatment that aims to dissolve the tangles," said Claude Wischik of the University of Aberdeen and chairman of TauRX Therapeutics in Singapore. The researchers tested 321 patients with mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease at 17 centers in the United Kingdom and Singapore, they told the International Conference on Alzheimer's disease in Chicago.

Alzheimer's Reading Room: PBS Presents The Future of Alzheimer's

PBS will present a special evening of programming focused on Alzheimer's disease on Sunday, August 3 starting at 9 p.m.

The programming starts with a national encore broadcast of the Emmy-Award-winning THE FORGETTING: A Portrait of Alzheimer's, followed by a new half-hour discussion, The Future of Alzheimer's, moderated by actor and Alzheimer's champion David Hyde Pierce.

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New Research Shows That People With Better Physical Fitness Have Less Brain Atrophy in Alzheimer's

I have been writing about Alzheimer's and exercise on the Alzheimer's Reading Room blog for years. I believe that exercise is a key component in fighting off the devastating effects of Alzheimer's on my mother--now 92 years old.

Exercising in a gym also gives my mother an added boost by keeping her socialized. Most days my mother goes kicking and screaming to the gym. On the way out she has a smile on her face, better balance while walking, and I feel like we are fighting the good fight.

I should mention that I am also getting some obvious benefits. If you are predisposed to Alzheimer's by birth you really need to incorporate Alzheimer's into your daily return.

clipped from www.alz.org People with early Alzheimer’s disease who had better fitness ratings had less atrophy in key brain areas associated with memory, according to research reported today at the 2008 Alzheimer's Association International Conference on Alzheimer’s Disease (ICAD 2008) in Chicago. This is the first time that MRI brain imaging has been used to demonstrate the connection between cardiorespiratory fitness and Alzheimer’s-related brain changes in the hippocampus, an area of the brain important for memory and spatial navigation. In Alzheimer's, the hippocampus is one of the first regions of the brain to suffer damage. "We found that, in early-stage Alzheimer’s, cardiorespiratory fitness is correlated with regional brain volumes in key areas affected by the disease," said Honea. "This suggests that maintaining cardiorespiratory fitness may positively modify Alzheimer’s-related brain atrophy."

Another Disappointing Year for Alzheimer’s Drugs

You can check out what is going on by following the links in the clip.

We can only hope and pray for a breakthrough.

clipped from blogs.wsj.com Last month, Myriad Genetics said its late-stage trial of its experimental drug Flurizan failed to show any benefit for Alzheimer’s patients. The results of the Flurizan study will be unpacked this week at a big annual Alzheimer’s conference, as researchers look at what’s next in the field, the Los Angeles Times reports this morning. Eli Lilly is running a late-stage trial of its drug LY450139, which is supposed to block the production of gamma secretase Elan and Wyeth are in the midst of late-stage study of bapineuzumab, an antibody-based drug that’s supposed to clear plaques from the brain. Results from the big test are expected in 2010. But the drug has generated some excitement among investors, even though preliminary results of a mid-stage study didn’t shoot the lights out. More details on those results are scheduled to be released tomorrow.

Pet Doors Opening at Assisted Living Centers

This is an excellent article that I read at HealthCentral.com. I know from first hand experience about the wonderful effect a cat can have on a person suffering from dementia or Alzheimer's. Just watching this effect can bring you joy and happiness.

Follow the link in the clip to read the entire article. It is a good read.

clipped from www.healthcentral.com When the elderly woman first arrived at Brooke Grove Retirement Village in Sandy Spring, Md., some of the staffers were skeptical when they saw she had brought her cat along. The woman, in the early stages of dementia, "floated in and out," according to Jackie Carson, the assisted living administrator at Brooke Grove, a center specializing in Alzheimer's care. Staffers had to help the woman remember to feed the cat, and some were initially resentful, saying their job was to care for people, not animals, she added. But slowly, the staff came around, when they saw all the benefits that the cat conferred on the residents, Carson, a registered nurse, said.

Secondary Sources: Myths, Infrastructure Stimulus, Modest Proposal

clipped from blogs.wsj.com Cherished Myths: Paul De Grauwe of the Financial Times looks at how the current financial crisis has exploded some cherished myths. Infrastructure Stimulus: On his Economist’s View blog, Mark Thoma extends a debate over using stimulus for infrastructure spending. Modest Proposal: The Macro Man blog presents a modest proposal for fixing the U.S. financial crisis: sell off the states to foreign governments.

Solar Subsidies: Is Less More?

clipped from blogs.wsj.com The U.S. renewable-energy industry says letting the current clean-energy tax credits lapse will cripple the industry and kill hundreds of thousands of jobs. Even foreign clean-tech types like Vestas, the big Danish wind turbine maker, bemoan America’s short-term approach. Al Gore’s call for an “energy revolution” would require big and lasting support for clean energy that isn’t there yet. But guess what? While Europe’s flirtation with smaller solar-power subsidies is spooking the sector, the impending demise of subsidies for solar power in the U.S. is driving a last-minute stampede. The subsidies’ renewal is still on Congress’ wish list after several failed shots at renewal.

The New Financial Rally — Is It Real?

I caught this at MarketBeat. Gives a sense of what is going on out there. Read more by following the link.

clipped from blogs.wsj.com The catalyst in Wednesday’s action appears to be word that President Bush will sign Congress’s housing bill, which solidifies support for the mortgage guarantors that, though, other major banks are gaining ground, including Wachovia Corp., which is up 6.2% after a 29% gain Tuesday on the back of a quarterly report which detailed major losses at the Charlotte-based firm. The banking stocks have put together a nice rally. In context, it seems mild. The Philadelphia Stock Exchange/KBW Bank Index was lately up 1% and has gained 41% in six sessions. The Securities and Exchange Commission’s decision to crack down on “naked” short-selling has contributed to the improvement, as have better-than-expected-but-still-sorta-lousy earnings from banks includingCitigroup Inc., Wachovia and Washington Mutual Inc.

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In the Fast Money post, “No Guts No Glory - Pt. II” what animal metaphor is used to describe value investing?

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In Bob Pisani's "ETFs: An Investor's Primer" which fund-accessible nations are named?

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In the July 17 Mad Money post, "Oil Down, Banks Up?" which fictional realm does Mad-man stock guru Jim Cramer reference?

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Is Obama ready to be chief?

clipped from www.msnbc.msn.com Back in January, I argued that the outcome of the Democratic nomination hinged on one question: To what extent can Barack Obama reassure primary and caucus voters that he is ready to be their president? Now, nearly five months later, the answer may determine the outcome of the general election.   Obama heads to Europe, Mideast July 17: Presidential hopeful Barack Obama is heading on a five-country European and Middle East tour. NBC’s chief White House correspondent, David Gregory, reports.

Gore pitches 10-year shift to clean energy

clipped from www.msnbc.msn.com Just as John F. Kennedy set his sights on the moon, Al Gore is challenging the nation to produce every kilowatt of electricity through wind, sun and other climate-friendly energy sources within 10 years, an audacious goal he hopes the next president will embrace.

In the slideshow, "10 Recession-Proof Jobs," what is the nurse doing?

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In the video feature, Best Trades Now: Healthcare, Energy & More, what does Edward Perks call "a tremendous performer"?

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According to a By The Numbers post, "Biggest One Day Drops in Oil", how much did the S&P Energy Sector drop Tuesday?

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According to the CNBC.com special report, Powering the Planet, which is the "biggest" U.S. geothermal player?

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According to the Featured Slideshow, "10 World Famous Gemstones", which ruler owned the "cursed" Koh-i-Noor diamond?

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In the CNBC.com feature, "Can You Beat The Market With This ETF Portfolio?", which ETF is weighted 30%?

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In the CNBC.com feature, "Can You Beat The Market With This ETF Portfolio?", which ETF is weighted 30%?
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Obama Leads by 8 Points In Poll

clipped from www.washingtonpost.com Sen. Barack Obama holds his biggest advantage of the presidential campaign as the candidate best prepared to fix the nation's ailing economy, but lingering concerns about his readiness to handle international crises are keeping the race competitive, according to a new Washington Post-ABC News poll.

According to the Stock Blog post, "Stocks That Gain on Hurricanes"

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According to the Stock Blog post, "Stocks That Gain on Hurricanes" which company had "just announced" a share buyback?
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On Monday, Goldman Sachs' Abby Joseph Cohen told CNBC that the fair value of the S&P 500 is: Answer: 1400

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Picks & Pans: In "Options Bubble on Financial Trouble," whose "implied volatility" shot up 101% Monday?
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In Monday's video roundup "Best Trades Now: Financials, Medical Suppliers & More" which one is a 10-day earnings reactor?
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Picks & Pans: In "Options Bubble on Financial Trouble," whose "implied volatility" shot up 101% Monday?

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Picks & Pans: In "Options Bubble on Financial Trouble," whose "implied volatility" shot up 101% Monday?
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On Monday, Goldman Sachs' Abby Joseph Cohen told CNBC that the fair value of the S&P 500 is:

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Was Jimmy Carter an energy prophet?

As I listen to President Bush suggesting that Americans turn down their thermostat and use less gasoline I have to ask myself, Was Jimmy Carter a prophet??

Most people don't know it but Jimmy Carter wanted to set a goal of obtaining 20 percent of our energy from solar power by the year 2000.

clipped from www.ajc.com Can we now acknowledge that Jimmy Carter was right all those years ago? Americans, who hate to be told they must change, roundly condemned Carter's memorable "Crisis of Confidence" speech of July 15, 1979. In it, Carter outlined a program for achieving energy independence: "On the battlefield of energy we can win for our nation a new confidence, and we can seize control again of our common destiny." He was right in seeking to raise the fleet auto mileage standard to 48 miles per gallon by 1995. (Even U.S. automakers admitted at the time that they could easily achieve 30 mpg by 1985.) Carter was right in exhorting Americans to turn down their thermostats, even if he did look nerdy in a cardigan while urging us to do so. In his July 1979 speech, he was right when he said, "I am tonight setting a clear goal for the energy policy of the United States. Beginning this moment, this nation will never use more foreign oil than we did in 1977 —- never." That worthy goal quickly went by the board.

In Jim Goldman's preview, "This Week's Tech Earnings Bonanza", what is the FIRST stock mentioned?

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In the Stock Blog post, "Five-Star Picks: Fuel and Fertilizer", which stock supposedly has "at least 50 percent upside"?

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Forcing trades is sometimes referred to as ____-trading.

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In a July 8 Stock Blog, commodities king Dennis Gartman said corn could come off its highs by how much?

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New Book and Review: The Alzheimer's Action Plan

clipped from alzheimersreadingroom.blogspot.com “Most of us will either get Alzheimer’s or care for a loved one who has" The Alzheimer's Action Plan: The Experts' Guide to the Best Diagnosis and Treatment for Memory Problems

Intel Receives FDA Market Clearance on In-Home Medical Device for Management of Health Conditions

This is an important new product and brings state of the art technology to patients that are chronically ill or in need of constant care giving.

I think this could become an important tool for caregivers. For those who must work it could certainly provide some piece of mind and allow them to keep their loved one at home rather then have them institutionalized.

As time goes on this new technology will likely come down in price and overall cost. With the cost of gasoline rising it might also replace some to the doctor visits.

The potential market for this device is huge, so if it is accepted in the marketplace it will become a valuable tool.

Here is a snippet from the press release. You can read more by following the link in the clip.

clipped from www.intel.com Intel Corporation today announced the receipt of 510(k) market clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Intel's personal health system, the Intel® Health Guide, a care management tool for healthcare professionals who manage patients with chronic conditions. The Intel Health Guide enables caregivers to provide their patients with more personalized care at home, while also engaging and empowering patients to take a more active and positive role in their own care. The Intel Health Guide is a comprehensive solution, combining an in-home patient device, as well as an online interface allowing clinicians to monitor patients and remotely manage care. The solution offers interactive tools for personalized care management and integrates vital sign collection, patient reminders, multimedia educational content and feedback and communications tools such as video conferencing and e-mail.

CNBC fans know Texas topped our Top States for Business 2008 list. But which state won for cost of doing business?

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In her post "Buy or Rent? Learn the Rule of 15", Carmen Wong Ulrich says "If I were to sell my home today, Id..."

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In her post "Buy or Rent? Learn the Rule of 15", Carmen Wong Ulrich says "If I were to sell my home today, Id..." Answer: rent for at least a year

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On Wednesday, which strategist told Squawk Box Europe that commodities are likely to become "horrendously volatile"?

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Do Brain Games Helps?

There is a lot of controversy around brain games. Skeptics say, no they don't really help. Others believe they are of enormous help in keeping the brain sharp or helping those with Alzheimer's.

My mother plays Slingo on the computer. I believe it helps. If nothing else it keeps her brain active and I am always looking for ways to keep her brain working.

One thing for sure, it can't hurt. So I recommend games like Slingo.

Good article, read on....

clipped from abcnews.go.com "I was having memory problems just like everyone else has at my age," Goldberg explained. "Using these games has given me a dramatic improvement in my memory. I'm able to recall names, places and companies that I couldn't remember in the past. And it surprises me I can remember these things and it's given me much greater confidence."