robs millions of older people of their memories and independence. In the past few years, medicines have helped improve the lives of patients. Further advances could help keep patients out of hospitals and nursing homes and make life easier for them and their families.
Disease: Alzheimer's disease
Last update: June 2008
Intro
FAQ: What does the future hold?
Many areas of research are underway to combat Alzheimer's. Further messenger inhibitors are in the pipeline. Agents that promote nerve-cell repair, or reduce nerve-cell damage are of therapeutic interest, as are inhibitors of the process which leads to the characteristic protein deposits in the brain.
Research is also underway on the role of the molecules that transmit messages inside the brain, and on factors that may help nerves regenerate.
Research is also underway on the role of the molecules that transmit messages inside the brain, and on factors that may help nerves regenerate.