Researchers at the University of Leeds have found that a drug commonly used to treat epilepsy could help clear the plaques in the brain associated with Alzheimer's disease.
Researchers at the University of Leeds have found that a drug commonly used to treat epilepsy could help clear the plaques in the brain associated with Alzheimer's disease.
The plaques are known to lead to the progressive death of nerve cells in the brain linked to many forms of dementia.
Alzheimer’s disease - Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Stages, Types, Prevention, Prognosis & Treatment
Alzheimer's disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disease affecting memory and thinking and making the person increasingly dependent on others.
Alzheimer's disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disease affecting memory and thinking and making the person increasingly dependent on others.
"The fact that we've been able to show that a well-established, safe and relatively inexpensive drug could help treat Alzheimer's is an extremely exciting development," said lead researcher Professor Tony Turner from the University's Faculty of Biological Sciences.
Alzheimer's disease is the most common form of dementia and has no cure.
Brilliant Human Brain
The most amazing and complex organ in the entire universe, the human brain continues to remain an enigma.
The most amazing and complex organ in the entire universe, the human brain continues to remain an enigma.
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Alzheimer's Disease May Be Treated With Existing Antiviral Drugs
Alzheimer's disease can be treated with existing drugs, according to a new study.
Alzheimer's disease can be treated with existing drugs, according to a new study.
