Où en est la recherche sur la maladie d’Alzheimer ?
De nombreuses avancées scientifiques ont pu être réalisées ces dernières années qui permettent aujourd’hui de mieux comprendre et mieux diagnostiquer la maladie d’Alzheimer, de mieux suivre son évolution, d’identifier de nouvelles cibles thérapeutiques.
Quelle est la cause de l’Alzheimer ?
Au-delà d’une éventuelle prédisposition familiale, les études scientifiques ont mis en évidence le rôle de certains facteurs de risque dans l’apparition de la maladie d’Alzheimer : l’âge est bien sûr le principal facteur de risque, mais l’hypertension artérielle, l’excès de cholestérol, le diabète de type 2 ou le …
What is Alzheimer's Research UK doing?
- Alzheimer’s Research UK is the UK’s leading dementia research charity, dedicated to causes, diagnosis, prevention, treatment and cure. We fund a broad range of research projects to understand dementia and drive us towards better diagnosis, preventions and treatments. With your help we are making great progress.
What is Alzheimer's disease?
- Roche Search Global Web Site : Research & Development Roche. Alzheimer‘s disease is a progressive, fatal brain disease characterised by a decline in memory, language and other thinking skills, as well as changes in mood and behaviour.
What are the potential targets for Alzheimer's Disease Research?
- These promising targets include the buildup of beta-amyloid and tau protein (hallmarks of Alzheimer‘s), neuroinflammation, immune response, metabolic changes and more.
What do I need to know about Alzheimer's medications?
- The more you know about Alzheimer’s medications, the better prepared you will be to discuss them with your physician and make informed choices about your treatment plan. Although current medications cannot cure Alzheimer’s, some drugs may help lessen symptoms, such as memory loss and confusion, for a limited time.
