Allergy Drug Turned Alzheimer's Therapy Shows Promise »

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A pill once used as an antihistamine in Russia has shown a slight but unique promise for treating Alzheimer's disease and is now on a fast track to drug studies in the United States.

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    The drug, called Dimebon, appeared to slow memory loss in patients with mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease.

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      Quick! Send some to John McCain NOW!

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      I do hope this drug passes the clinical trials period and helps those suffering from the disease, to finally get some relief...

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