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Actos, a diabetes medication may help with Alzheimers

01/23/2011

A novel biomarker is in development to find patients that might benefit from the medication Actos (used in diabetes) in the treatment of Alzheimers. Follow the links to read about a license agreement that will lead to a study for using this medication in Alzheimers. It appears Actos may interfere with brain inflammation and amyloid build up in the brain.

http://www.medcitynews.com/2011/01/alzheimers-testing-technology-licensed-to-takeda-in-87-million-deal/

http://www.healthsystem.virginia.edu/internet/news/archives06/diabetes_drug.cfm

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Raymond Kordonowy M.D.

Dr. Kordonowy is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and has been in private practice since 1993. He earned his degree from the University of Kansas School of Medicine in Kansas City, Kansas and completed his residency as Chief Resident at Orlando Regional Hospital System.

As Chief Resident, Dr. Kordonowy was recognized as the Outstanding Resident by the American College of Physicians. He is a member of the American Medical Association, American College of Physicians, and the American Society of Internal Medicine.

In December 2005, Dr. Kordonowy became Board Certified in the new field of Clinical Lipidology by the American Board of Clinical Lipidology. Lipidology is the specialty of diagnosis and management of cholesterol and triglyceride metabolism disorders. Cardiovascular disease risk assessment is also part of this specialty.

Actos, a diabetes medication may help with Alzheimers

Raymond Kordonowy M.D.

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