Alzheimer's Drug May Help Mild Memory Loss, Imaging Study Sugges...

Courtesy ScienceDaily  Sat, 08/02/2008 - 23:15

New UCLA research suggests that the treatment of early symptoms of memory loss may protect the brain and help people with mild age-related memory impairment.

The finding also shows how PET offers researchers a tool for tracking the effectiveness of drugs prescribed to treat age-related cognitive decline.


 

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