Source: Associated Press
Posted: June 12, 2006
Summary:
An experimental vaccine is showing promise against Alzheimer's disease, reducing brain deposits that are blamed for the disorder.
The deposits have been cut by between 15.5 percent and 38.5 percent in mice, with no major side effects, researchers said Monday in the online edition of Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
If the vaccine is proven to be effective, it could be available for people in six or seven years.
Commentary: Hopefully this vaccine will successfully treat a diverse population and have positive long-term results for patients with Alzheimer's disease.
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