THE REMARKABLE HUMAN AND ECONOMIC VALUE OF ANTIDEP...

2011-04-30T12:22:56.264+03:00

THE REMARKABLE HUMAN AND ECONOMIC VALUE OF ANTIDEPRESSANTS IN PREVENTING AND ALLEVIATING ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE
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BIOCHEMICAL AND PHARMACOLOGICAL INTERPRETATIONS

As depression predisposes to Alzheimer’s disease,, it is reasonable to suspect that antidepressants are capable of preventing, alleviating and arresting the disorder. Excessive synthesis of prostaglandin E2 generates amyloid. Such non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs as aspirin and ibuprofen, as well as antidepressants, inhibit prostaglandin E2. Two major epidemical studies have shown that ibuprofen (Motrin) that specifically inhibits prostaglandins, can significantly delay the onset of Parkinson’s disease, a neurodegenerative disorder closely related to Alzheimer’s.

Dear Blogger, Hope this email finds you well. Th...

2011-02-17T11:37:20.908+02:00

Dear Blogger,

Hope this email finds you well. This is Sharon from CNN's Asia-Pacific headquarters based in Hong Kong.

We are reaching out to you because we understand that you are one of the most influential and authoritative voices when it comes to Alzheimer's or health-related issues in your country, and you may be interested in CNN's WORLD UNTOLD STORIES which features Early-Onset-Alzheimer's Disease in February, and Kenya's mentally-handicapped community in March.

It is our hopes that you would run a preview of these shows in your blog to increase social awareness of these pressing health and social issues which are often overlooked or underrated.

In February CNN's award-winning monthly documentary series WORLD'S UNTOLD STORIES brings you face to face with the cruel realities of Alzheimer's this weekend. Titled "FILLING THE BLANK", it follows stories of Early-Onset Alzheimer's Disease families around the world on their struggle to survive and investigates the possibility of finding a cure. The show airs Feb 19 at 22.00 HKT and Feb 20 at 18.00 HKT.

Also a heads up that WORLD'S UNTOLD STORIES will be featuring another health issue in its March show - all the way to Kenya. This episode explores the "LOCKED UP AND FORGOTTEN" world of the mentally-handicapped in the country, and the lack of support that the government and international community is giving to this torn and abused group and their families. This is a very powerful documentary which exposes the harsh and largely unknown conditions of the lives of these people in Kenya with unprecedentedly raw and in-depth footage.

For detailed show synopsis, images, and video tease, please find below:

"FILLING THE BLANK"
http://www.cnnasiapacific.com/edm/mkt_edm/pr/110210_wus_fillingtheblank/fillingtheblank_110210.html

"LOCKED UP AND FORGOTTEN"
http://www.cnnasiapacific.com/edm/mkt_edm/PR/110216_wus_lockedupandforgotten/lockedupandforgotten_110216.html

For more details of WORLD'S UNTOLD STORIES, visit the program's website at www.cnn.com/wus.

Please feel free to reach out to me should you be interested in the shows or if you have any queries. My contact details are listed below.

Many thanks and looking forward to hearing from you.

Best regards,
Sharon

Sharon LS Chan
Public Relations Coordinator

CNN Asia Pacific
Tel: (852) 3128 3522
Email: sharon.chan@turner.com
Twitter: cnnasiapr

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