by Gary Chandler | Sep 26, 2022 | Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease
Creutzfeldt-Jakob Test Available In Israel An Israeli hospital has become the first in the country to introduce a new test to detect Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD)—a rare brain disorder caused by an infectious protein called a prion. In addition to CJD, prion disease...
by Gary Chandler | Aug 21, 2022 | Alzheimer's Disease Statistics
Neurodegenerative Disease Soaring Across China Neurodegenerative disease is now the fastest-growing cause of death around the world. Many factors are contributing to the surge, including misinformation, disinformation and reckless public policies. The number of...
by Gary Chandler | Jul 21, 2022 | Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease
Prion Risks Ignored Around The World After 22 years of caution, the FDA recently determined that defending the nation’s blood supply against prion disease is no longer necessary. Instead, we will now safeguard blood banks based on the honor system. In the age of...
by Gary Chandler | Jun 27, 2022 | Alzheimer's Disease Diagnosis
Early Diagnosis Helps Fight Alzheimer’s Disease If you know someone with Alzheimer’s disease or Parkinson’s disease, the diagnosis was most likely based on an educated guess. Until recently, confirmed diagnoses could only be performed with an autopsy. If the...
by Gary Chandler | May 21, 2022 | Alzheimer's Disease Diagnosis
Procedure Detects Abnormal Proteins In Spinal Fluid The only way to definitively diagnose Alzheimer’s disease is with an autopsy, which doesn’t help the living. Most neurologists rely on the process of elimination and an educated guess. This guesswork makes case...
by Gary Chandler | Apr 25, 2022 | Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease
Clinical Trials Expanding For PRN100 Neurodegenerative disease is the fastest-growing cause of death on earth. Unfortunately, there isn’t a cure, but a special form of immunotherapy continues to offer hope. Preclinical studies have demonstrated that monoclonal...
by Gary Chandler | Mar 7, 2022 | Alzheimer's Disease Treatment
Gamma Waves Critical To Brain Health Despite decades of research, Alzheimer’s disease is still a lethal neurodegenerative disorder. In fact, neurodegenerative disease is the fastest-growing cause of death on earth. Several factors, including genetics, brain...
by Gary Chandler | Feb 24, 2022 | Alzheimer's Disease Treatment
Stimulants Boost Blood Circulation To The Brain The best way to boost brain function is to get adequate sleep, exercise and nutrition. For people who want to boost their cognitive function, nootropic supplements offer hope. Nootropics are often called smart drugs....
by Gary Chandler | Jan 13, 2022 | Alzheimer's Disease Prevention
Many Oils, Foods Defend The Nervous System Our best hope to prevent and treat Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease are found at the grocery store. While pharmaceuticals offer no hope at the moment, virgin olive oil does. According to new research, adding olive...
by Gary Chandler | Dec 24, 2021 | ALS
Accelerating Access to Critical Therapies President Biden just signed the Accelerating Access to Critical Therapies (ACT) for ALS Act. The bill will fund research into neurodegenerative disorders such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). The act will create a...
