An experimental study finds that Gammagard IVIg solution may be able to prevent Alzheimer’s disease from worsening three years, but more research will be needed to confirm this claim. Doctors say that four patients who received the highest dose of Gammagard in early testing showedno decline on memory and cognition tests three years later. The […]
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Alzheimer’s disease and lysosomal storage research
MEDICAL NEWS January 10, 2011
Researchers are studying how the buildup of cellular toxins in the brain might be affecting how and when Alzheimer’s disease onsets. Scientists already understand that in order to effectively treat Gaucher disease – with Cerezyme – it is needed to help breakdown glucocerebroside. Studies are being conducted to see if there is a relationship between […]
How Intravenous Immunoglobulin (IVIG) Helps With Alzheimer’s Disease
MEDICAL NEWS September 27, 2010
A small, 18-month study conducted by the American Academy of Neurology found that patients with mild to moderate Alzheimer’s disease showed a significant slowing in cognitive decline as well as reduction in ventricular enlargement, a consequence of brain atrophy, after intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) treatment. IVIG is also used for treatment of immune deficiencies, inflammatory diseases […]