Beta-amyloid deposition is a slow process that can be identified in subjects without cognitive impairment, according to the results of a three-year longitudinal study (Villemagne et al. Ann Neurol 2011; 69: 181-192).
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No gain with higher dose of glatiramer acetate
August 24, 2011A higher dose of glatiramer acetate appears to be well tolerated but does not provide improved efficacy over standard dosing, according to the results of the FORTE study (Comi et al. Ann Neurol 2011; 69: 75-82).
Anxiety, depression common in breast cancer patients: unmet need
August 11, 2011A study of 276 consecutive patients undergoing postoperative radiotherapy for breast cancer has found that 32.1% manifest depressive symptoms (Luutonen et al. Radiother Oncol 2011; epublished February 11, 2011).
PD progression, QOL impairments less in females
August 3, 2011Disease progression in patients newly-diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease is less pronounced in females but more severe in older subjects, according to data from the Co-morbidity and Ageing in Rehabilitation Patients; the influence on Activities (CARPA) study group (Post et al. Mov Disor 2011; 26: 449-456).