Friday, 3 February 2012

Predictable Pattern-Alzheimer's Disease-Atrial Fibrillation-Healthday News-The Disease

Study gives new clues on how Alzheimer's spreads

CHICAGO (Reuters) - Alzheimer's disease appears to spread in a predictable pattern, infecting brain cell after brain cell as the disease spreads along linked circuits known as synapses, according to a new study. The findings, published on Wednesday in the online journal PloS One, help confirm a new understanding of how the disease gets from one region of the brain to another. It suggests blocking that process early on may keep the disease from spreading. "This is a phenomenon that is increasingly recognized and potentially very important," said Dr. ... read more..


New Anti-Clotting Drug May Cut Brain Bleeding Risk: Study

THURSDAY, Feb. 2 (HealthDay News) -- A new medication that helps prevent strokes in people with the abnormal heart rhythm disorder known as atrial fibrillation poses less risk of bleeding in the brain than a commonly used drug, research comparing rivaroxaban (Xarelto) and warfarin suggests. read more..

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