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Frontotemporal Dementia - Beyond Alzheimer's
(Source: KQED) - The PBS affiliate in San Francisco, KQED, recently completed two multi-media pieces entitled "Beyond Alzheimer's."
Volunteers Needed for Nationwide Clinical Trial
(Source: OHSU) - Researchers at Oregon Health and Science University are studying an experimental medication designed to prevent nerve damage and brain inflammation that can lead to progressive memory loss and behavioral changes in people with Alzheimer's disease.
Drug May Be Closing in on Alzheimer's
(Source: TherapeuticsDaily) - PBT2 , an experimental drug to treat Alzheimer's disease has produced impressive results, preventing plaque build-up in the brain.
Government Unprepared for 'Silver Tsunami'
(Source: Black News) - Chicago-area physician and caregiver Dr. Cheryl Woodson believes that in the current U.S. Presidential race, too little has been mentioned regarding healthcare - especially as it relates to caring for people ages 65 and over.
Dementia Patients' Right-to-Die
(Source: BBC News) - Should people in the UK with dementia be able to end their lives if they feel they are a burden to others or to the healthcare system? Respected ethicist, Baroness Mary Warnock, told the BBC that she believed there were many who "sank into dementia when they would very much prefer to die." Representatives of UK Alzheimer's organizations call her remarks "insensitive and ignorant."
Eat Healthy, Live Healthy
(Source: HealthDay News) - People on a strict Mediterranean diet may be at less risk of developing heart disease, cancer, Parkinson's and Alzheimer's disease, Italian researchers report.
Phase III Trial for Alzheimer's Drug
(Source: Baxter HC) - Baxter Healthcare Corporation announced the beginning of their Phase III clinical trial to evaluate Gammagard Liquid for the treatment of mild-to-moderate Alzheimer's disease.
Universal Website Launched to Support People with AD
(Source: PublicTechnology) - To coincide with World Alzheimer's Day on September 21st, a new website has been launched to provide information, advice and support to people with Alzheimer's, their families and carers worldwide.
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