Today's Health Links July 9, 2013

Scientists have demonstrated that measurements of electrical activity in the brains of mouse models of Huntington’s disease could indicate the presence of disease before the onset of major symptoms.

Researchers have developed an advance in treatment of Alzheimer’s disease. Gammagard™ IVIg is a therapy that has been investigated for treatment of Alzheimer’s. Despite small clinical studies that have reported efficacy of the approach, the mechanism of action is poorly understood.

Early signs of Alzheimer’s disease can be detected years before diagnosis, according to researchers.