Reports on some 2,000 studies on the latest research into prevention, diagnosis and treatment of Alzheimer's Disease are expected to be presented July 20-25 at the 8th International Conference on Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders.

The conference is attracting nearly twice as many studies as the last meeting held in 2000, which the Alzheimer's Association says reflects the growth and momentum in Alzheimer's research over the past two years.

"More researchers than ever before are working to advance our understanding of Alzheimer's and improve our ability to prevent and more effectively treat this devastating disease," said William H. Thies, vice president of medical and scientific affairs.

Among reports expected in Stockholm are studies on:

• The relationship between Alzheimer's disease, high blood pressure and cholesterol levels, factors already known to contribute to cardiovascular disease.
• The results of human brain imaging which for the first time, allows the scientific community to actually see the impact of Alzheimer's disease in the living brain.
• The search for compounds that block the production or accumulation of beta-amyloid, with researchers focusing on whether inhibiting amyloid also inhibits the progression of the disease.

Some 4,000 researchers from around the world are expected to attend the scientific meeting.

Other Sources:Alzheimer's Association