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Mouse Model of Prion Disease Mimics Diverse Symptoms of CJD
(Source: ALN Magazine) A comprehensive mouse model of inherited prion disease exhibits cognitive, motor, and neurophysiological deficits that bear a striking resemblance to the symptoms experienced by patients with the human version of "mad cow disease," Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD). The research, published by Cell Press in the November 26th issue of the journal Neuron, provides exciting insight into the mechanism of disease and may lead to the development of new therapeutic strategies for this devastating neurodegenerative disorder.
Value of Family Caregiving Reaches $375 Billion
(Source: AARP) The estimated economic value of family caregivers' unpaid contributions was approximately $375 billion in 2007 - exceeding total Medicaid long-term care spending in all states, according to a new report from AARP. In 2007, about 34 million family caregivers provided care at any given point in time, and about 52 million provided care at some time during the year, AARP says.
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