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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.
Mount Sinai Researchers Take Part in Phase 2 Clinical Trial Testing Gene Therapy for Alzheimer's Disease Patients November 16, 2009 Mount Sinai School of Medicine is one of 12 sites participating in the Phase 2 study of neurological interventions for Alzheimer's disease research.
Mount Sinai Study Concludes Cognitive Testing of Elderly by Phone Is Effective Evaluation Method September 15, 2009 Cognitive testing of the elderly by telephone is generally as effective as in-person testing, according to a study by Mount Sinai investigators.
The Mount Sinai Medical Center Named to U.S. News Honor Roll July 16, 2009 Mount Sinai received high marks in 11 of 16 specialties to earn its Honor Roll ranking among U.S. News & World Report's "Best Hospitals" for 2009-2010.
Mount Sinai Researchers Find New Alzheimer's Disease Treatment Promising July 12, 2009 Study hopes to show that the new treatment is safe and effective for stabilizing cognitive performance for patients with mild to moderate forms of Alzheimer's disease.
Mount Sinai Doctor Joins Celebrity Campaign for Medical Research Funding May 22, 2009 Sam E. Gandy, MD, PhD, Associate Director of the Mount Sinai Alzheimer's Disease Research Center, was photographed for GQ magazine as part of a "Rock Stars of Science" public service campaign.
