For the first time, researchers are reporting that a treatment might help stabilize Alzheimer's disease for as much as three years, although the evidence is weak and in only four patients.
New drug, Gammagard, could help stabilize Alzheimer's
Tuesday, July 17, 2012 | 6:45 p.m. CDT;
updated 10:21 p.m. CDT, Tuesday, July 17, 2012
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