Thursday, January 22, 2009

Alzheimer's Drug Discovery Foundation Funds Development Of Clinical Tests For Alzheimer's Disease

Alzheimer's Drug Discovery Foundation Funds Development Of Clinical Tests For Alzheimer's Disease
The Alzheimer's Drug Discovery Foundation (ADDF) awarded the British firm of Cambridge Cognition Ltd. a grant of $200,000 to assist in their development of a clinical cognitive assessment product for Alzheimer's disease.

Comparing Two Non- Pharmacological GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease) Treatments

Comparing Two Non- Pharmacological GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease) Treatments
According to an article published in Archives of Surgery, two non-pharmacological GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) treatments seem to be effective in lowering medication use and improving swallowing symptoms as well as the patient's voice. One of the assessed therapies appears to be effective in reducing heartburn and cough. The other one reduces regurgitation. Archives of Surgery is a JAMA/Archives journal.