Alzheimer's Disease

ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE SERVICES

By combining research and treatment, we offer compassionate, personalized care for patients, as well as counseling and support for families and caregivers to help them cope with the challenges of Alzheimer’s disease.

Tel: 800-MD-SINAI (800-637-4624)

NEWS

Gene Associated with Type 2 Diabetes Is Low in People with Alzheimer’s Disease
October 12, 2010 - A study in the journal Aging Cell shows that people with Alzheimer’s disease have a low level of the gene PGC-1, which regulates glucose.

The Mount Sinai Medical Center Named One of the Best Hospitals in the United States by U.S. News and World Report
July 22, 2010 - Mount Sinai tops the list for geriatrics and comes in high for numerous other specialties, including gastroenterology and cardiology.

Study Reveals That Dimebolin Therapy May Contribute to Neuron Deterioration
January 7, 2010 - A study led by Mount Sinai researchers suggests that dimebolin increases levels of beta amyloid, a protein related to the plaque buildup found in the brains of people with Alzheimer's.

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