I believe the implications for such findings apply at a magnitude we haven't even been confronted with. With the proportion of elderly comprising about 12% of the population and about to leap forward with the baby-boomer generation, any information about neuronal degradation prevention or reparation is invaluable. Not only is is heart-wrenching to see cognizance slip away from the people we love, but responsibility for their care falls to their children, often financially overextending families. Good research.

"This is good science, but excitement about a vasodilator tested only in rats is incredibly premature. There are many promising treatments already in Phase III clinical trial and available through the Banner Alzheimer's Institute."

schmidticus,its ok I rememberd for you.We are all so glad the FDA has given its approoval,now we can be sure its safe!

Buckeygurl - My father is 80 - and his involvement would also be beneficial - I'll try to find out how we can get them signed up............

My Mother is a 66 year old Alzhiemer patient and I would be excited to hear information about the clinical trial and how to get her signed up

schmiditicus1 you can get in line for the clinical trials

Ummm, I forgot what I was going to say...