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Depression may increase Alzheimer’s risk in people with memory problems

Posted on 18. Jun, 2009 by admin.

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People with memory problems who are depressed are more likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease than those who aren’t depressed, according to a new UCLA study.
Researchers also found, however, that the popular Alzheimer’s drug donepezil may help delay the progression to Alzheimer’s in depressed individuals who suffer from mild cognitive impairment or memory problems.

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Hebrew University researchers neutralize tumor growth in embryonic stem cell therapy

Posted on 08. May, 2009 by admin.

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Jerusalem, May 5, 2009 – Researchers at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem have discovered a method to potentially eliminate the tumor-risk factor in utilizing human embryonic stem cells. Their work paves the way for further progress in the promising field of stem cell therapy.
Human embryonic stem cells are theoretically capable of differentiation to all cells [...]

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