Alzheimer’s News From Around the World.

Alzheimer’s Research Brings Progress, Setbacks – “In one of two studies in the July 19 issue of The Lancet, an older drug called dimebon significantly improved Alzheimer’s symptoms. But in a second report, a once-promising vaccine failed to prevent the progression of Alzheimer’s — even though it cleared dementia-linked amyloid plaques in the brain…” (more

Russian antihistamine drug does well in Alzheimer’s test – “A nearly forgotten Russian-made drug, formulated to combat hay fever, helps improve cognitive abilities in patients with Alzheimer’s disease, according to the results of a year-long trial published on Thursday…” (more)

Exercise may slow Alzheimer’s brain shrinkage – “Getting a lot of exercise may help slow brain shrinkage in people with early Alzheimer’s disease, a preliminary study suggests…” (more