Archive of 2005 Articles
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JANUARY
Alzheimer's drug linked to deaths:
Reminyl maker denies risk
Jan. 29, 2005, National Post
Alzheimer's affects the sexes differently: study
Jan. 26, 2005, CTV.ca
COX-2 fallout has care on hold : More evidence needed to sort out trial troubles of arthritis drugs
Jan. 25, 2005, The Medical Post
Can faith help the aged?
Toronto study finds spirituality may slow declines in Alzheimer's patients But some scientists warn against linking religion and health, says Marvin Ross
Jan. 22, 2005, The Toronto Star
Mouse experiment offers Alzheimer's hope
Jan. 21, 2005, The Globe and Mail
Patients' Reading:
Food's many purposes
CANADIAN LIVING
Food for thought
Jan. 18, 2005, The Medical Post
Dementia residence to be added to vets' hospital: Project to cost $67.5 million. Number of Canadians with Alzheimer's expected to double in next 20 years
Jan. 7, 2005, The Gazette
New drug treats advanced Alzheimer's disease -- Memantine slows the progression of dementia, offers caregivers more time to themselves
Jan. 5, 2005, Maclean's
Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month
A Message from Minister Dosanjh and Minister Bennett
January 2005, Health Canada
Alzheimer Society Calls For National Strategy on Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias
January 2005, The Canadian Alzheimer Disease Review
Healthy lifestyle can reduce Alzheimer risk
January 2005, Canadian Health Network
FEBRUARY
Small Doses: Drug speeds decline
Feb. 18, 2005, The Globe and Mail
Health Canada to change way new drugs are approved, minister says
Feb. 16, 2005, The Globe and Mail
Does the Common Drug Review work?
Pharma companies are now submitting their formulary coverage requests to a central body but variations across provinces remain; some question whether patients' access to new medicines is being restricted
Feb. 15, 2005, Medical Post
- Alzheimer's in prime of life: Disease affects thousands in city aged 40 to 65 -- Doctors often misdiagnose because of age
- This is how it feels when the disease is developing
- Understanding Alzheimer's
Feb. 4, 2005, The Toronto Star
MARCH
High cholesterol can make you smarter, study reluctantly finds
March 23, 2005, The National Post
Program needs compassion, caregivers say: Criteria to qualify far too narrow for people who care for loved ones, critics allege
March 22, 2005, The Globe and Mail
Vitamin E supplements may be 'detrimental' to your heart
March 16, 2005, The Globe and Mail
- Stroke risk downplayed in dementia: New research stands in contrast to previous warnings about atypical antipsychotics
- Alzheimer's affects male/female brains differently: More limbic areas affected in men's brains than in women's
Mar. 8, 2005, The Medical Post
APRIL
Obesity in forties increases risk of developing dementia
April 29, 2005, National Post
Mid-life obesity increases dementia risk; Says being fat in 40s raises chance of Alzheimer's later Effect more pronounced in women, researchers report
April 29, 2005, The Toronto Star
Decades later, lead is stalking our kids: Despite a 30-year crackdown, lead remains a leading environmental health risk to Canadian children. In aging boomers, it's worsening ailments associated with growing older
April 14, 2005, The Globe and Mail
MAY
Study ties strokes to Alzheimer's:
'Silent' episodes can trigger disease
Raises possibility of new therapies
May 31, 2005, The Toronto Star
JUNE
Drug alert
June 16, 2005, The Globe and Mail
Word tests give 10-year warning on Alzheimer’s
June 14, 2005, The Globe and Mail
Canadian stem-cell research wins approval
June 9, 2005, The Globe and Mail
Medical Intelligence develops phone-bracelet for Alzheimer's patients
June 7, 2005, The Globe and Mail
Doctors link B12 shortage to artery ills, dementia
June 7, 2005, The Globe and Mail
Native-language nursing homes help demented seniors
June 7, 2005, The Medical Post
Fish consumption safe for elderly: Study shows no link between mercury levels and cognitive impairment
June 7, 2005, The Medical Post
Alzheimer's as confounding as ever:
Research finds clues in essay-writing
June 4, 2005, The Toronto Star
The triumph of the brain:
Despite falling victim to Alzheimer's disease, famed painter Danae Chambers is still connected to the world through art
June 1, 2005, National Post
JULY
'Buddy' program provides insights into Alzheimer's : Social meetings show researchers human side of disease, Increased awareness leads to earlier diagnosis in U.S.
July 27, 2005, The Toronto Star
MDs ignore key issues for older women, study finds
July 19, 2005, The Globe and Mail
New Alzheimer's approach may recover some memory:
Mutant protein's production blocked
Years away from being useful in people
July 15, 2005, National Post
Cholesterol Drugs Show No Effect on Dementia Risk
July 14, 2005, National Post
Brain work urged to cut Alzheimer's risk: 'Cognitive reserve' can help lower chances of people developing dementia, doctors say
July 12, 2005, The Globe and Mail
Our First Lady of Memory
July 1, 2005, Maclean's
AUGUST
Dementia drugs over-prescribed: Sometimes the drugs work, sometimes they make things worse
Aug. 31, 2005, The Vancouver Province
'Glow' dye to spot early dementia: US scientists are developing a "glowing" dye to help spot signs in the brain of early dementia
Aug. 29, 2005, BBC News
New test for mad cow: Scientists find way to check blood for human form of disease
Aug. 29, 2005, National Post
Brain Link for Daydreams, Alzheimer's Disease: Alzheimer's May Target Brain Areas Used in Daydreaming
Aug. 25, 2005, WebMD Medical News
Elderly woman dies after shoving match: B.C. seniors facility investigating death in unit for patients with dementia
Aug. 25, 2005, The Globe and Mail
End of the Road
Aug. 13, 2005, The Globe and Mail
SEPTEMBER
Complex work protective against dementia: Lifetime occupation involving complex work with people linked to reduced risk of diseases such as Alzheimer's
Sept. 27, 2005, The Medical Post
Unexplained weight loss could be a link to early Alzheimer's
Sept. 27, 2005, The Toronto Star
Telehealth clinic helps dementia patients access care
Sept. 20, 2005, Medical Post
New anti-psychotic drugs worrying, study shows
Sept. 13, 2005, The Globe and Mail
Virtual-reality car could aid elderly
Sept. 10, 2005, The Globe and Mail
Indian Spice May Ward Off Disease: Turmeric, an Antioxidant, Is Studied for Use in Fight Against Cancer, Alzheimer's
Sept. 8, 2005, The Globe and Mail
'New' drugs too often offer little new: Breakthrough drugs are rare. Most newcomers driving up costs are just me-too marketing darlings
Sept. 8, 2005, The Globe and Mail
'Me-too' drugs blamed for high cost of medicine: British Columbia study
Sept. 8, 2005, National Post
OCTOBER
Son jailed for not caring for aging father: Appeal court ruling raises 'troubling issues,' lawyer says Defence had claimed stubborn 84-year-old refused help
Oct. 22, 2005, The Toronto Star
Dementia drugs can be deadly
Oct. 18, 2005, The Globe and Mail
Want to slow brain decline? Go fish: Boost worth 3-4 years
Oct. 11, 2005, National Post
NOVEMBER
Staying active may not curb mental decline, study says
Nov. 28, 2005, National Post
PET useful for evaluating early-onset dementia: Helps determine if cognitive impairment is Alzheimer's
Nov. 22, 2005, The Medical Post
Early-onset dementia often due to preventable causes: Brain injury, alcohol abuse and HIV among factors
Nov. 22, 2005, The Medical Post
Curses, not cures? Researchers question whether front-line Alzheimer's drugs are doing any good
Nov. 21, 2005, Maclean's
Could androgens be the answer to solving cognitive decline?
Hormonal changes may be putting women in midlife at greater risk
Nov. 8, 2005, The Medical Post
Drug aimed at nerve toxin may stall Alzheimer's
Nov. 8, 2005, The Medical Post
Dementia, pedestrian accidents linked
Nov. 1, 2005, The Medical Post
Giving the power
November 2005, Fifty Plus
DECEMBER
It's time we got down to work on the 'long goodbye': Alzheimer's will one day be curable -- adding money and manpower could speed the process
Dec. 21, 2005, Vancouver Sun
Health Monitor
(letter to the editor by Fred West, Halifax in response to the Nov. 12, 2005 article listed below)
Dec. 12, 2005, Maclean's
Elderly at risk from anti-psychotics
Dec. 1, 2005, The Globe and Mail
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