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Experts using one of the newest drugs, Since Phase II of the trial using say that these drug trials are the Alzhemed was found to reduce Alzhemed; the drug continues to results of over 20 years of scientifdementia in four out of nine show clinically significant benefits ic work on Alzheimer's. The direcpatients who were involved in the on cognitive and global perfor- tor of the AD center at University trial. The drug works to reducing mance measures. Stabilization of of California at San Diego, the abnormal amyloid/ plaque the disease was noted in four out Douglas Gailasko,M.D., concurs clumps and bundles of neurofibril- of nine mildly affected patients, that "We are now at a point where lary tangles in the blood vessels in after three yeas of treatment. For we understand enough about the the brain. Alzheimer's, as you the first time, the laboratory molecules and mechanism of the recall, is a progressive neurode- results, presented by Dr. Aisen, disease to target new therapies generative disease that results in are reported on the actual mecha- very, very precisely." Sometime this month (closing in the development of amyloid nism and action of Alzhemed. In plaque and tangles that form in the disease process, beta-amyloid on Alzheimer's/AARP Bulletin, the brain. Age appears to be a fac- collects between the nerve cells, June 2007), scientists are expected tor as is a genetic predisposition to disrupting brain function and that to present the final test results for the disease. Three genes for the triggers an immune response that the newest generation of drugs disease have already been identi- destroys the cells. Beta-amyloid in designed to attack the underlying cause of the disfied that can cause ease. Sam Gandy, early onset of the disease. Symptoms of • • There are more than four dozen chair of the National Medical the disease include other drugs now in human clinical trials.. One and Scientific memory loss, language deterioration, of the most promising is Flurizan, from Myriad Advisory Council of the impaired ability to Genetics. Researchers should complete test- A l z h e i m e r ' s mentally manipulate visual information, Association and ing in the next 18 months." poor judgment, condirector of the fusion, restlessness Farber Institute and mood swings. •^•i^^ wt^mmmt^^mm for Neurosciences in Philadelphia, Unfortunately, the number of people with the disease the form of plaque and tangles are says, "Within three years, it is all doubles every five years after age found in the damaged brain cells. but certain that we'll have disease65 (National Institute on The result of this disrupts brain modifying drugs that fundamenNeurological Disorders and function and triggers an immune tally change the nature of Stroke). There are 5.1 million response that'destroys brain cells. Alzheimer's." individuals in the United States The cause is still unknown. In the Finally, there is hope. With this who have the disease. The longer clinical trials so far, the drug exciting news, there may be many a person lives, the greater the risk. appears to have a protective effect more aging men and women who One in eight over 65 has it, and on brain cells and seems to pre- will be living longer and healthier, half of those over 85 are afflicted vent formation of plaque in the and without Alzheimer's Disease. with the disease. The estimates by cells. Scientists continue to unwind the the year 2025 are that over 22 milPhase III of the trial involves mystery of who may become viclion individuals worldwide will be 1,052 patients with mild to moder- tims so that the disease could be afflicted. ate Alzheimer's disease (AD), at arrested in its early stages before Paul Aisen, MD, professor of more than 70 clinical sites damage occurs. neurology and medicine at throughout the United States and For information on clinical triGeorgetown University Medical Canada. The trial ended in als in your area, call 1-800-438Center and principal investigator January of this year.There are also 4380, the government's AD in the United States of the ongo- ongoing trials in Europe with Education and Referral Center, or ing Phase III clinical trial tran- about 900 mild to moderate AD online, - www.nia.nih.gov/ miprosate (Alzhemed), says that patients. Alzheimers. "Developing successful treatment There are more than four dozen Park City resident Joan to slow the progression of this dis- other drugs now in human clinical Jacobson, PhD, RN, is an adjunct ease, which today remains an trials.. One of the most promising professor for the University of unmet medical need, would be a is Flurizan, from Myriad Genetics. Utah College of Nursing. She is the major advance in the fields of neu- Researchers should complete test- author ofMidlife Women. Send your letter via e-mail to: editor@parkrecord.com. m only the finest will do." 50% Off Nigiri Sushi & Rolls Expires June 30, 2007 Offer valid nightly at Sushi Bar Only, first come first served. Please present ad to server before dining. 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