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Mar 23, 2004 |
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Thousands to take part in Alzheimer's study: Families offer DNA in hopes of finding cure for cruel disease
Nearly 4 million people now suffer from Alzheimer’s disease -- a number that will only increase as baby boomers grow older. Now, a new study hopes to enlist 1,000 families over the next three years in an effort to find a possible genetic link. |
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Feb 17, 2004 |
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Can We Prevent Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s Disease?
Parkinson’s disease (PD) and Alzheimer’s (AD) are major progressive neurological disorders, the risk of which increases with advancing age (65 years and over). In familial cases, however, early onset of disease (about 35 years) is observed. In spite of extensive basic and clinical research on PD and AD, no preventive or long-term effective treatment strategies are available. Several studies have indicated that oxidative stress is a major risk factor for the initiation and progression of sporadic PD and AD. |
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Feb 10, 2004 |
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Safer Visual and Auditory Cues for Elderly Drivers is Research Goal
Toyota Motor Corp. is funding research at Virginia Tech aimed at better understanding the visual and auditory needs of the growing population of elderly drivers in the United States. |
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Jan 26, 2004 |
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Search for screening method to help decide when early-Alzheimer's patients should stop driving
When cognitive skills start fading, how do we know when it's time to stop driving? Although there is some consensus that individuals with moderate to severe dementia should not drive, it has been much harder to screen people with mild dementia, the earliest stage of the mental deterioration typical of Alzheimer's disease. |
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Jan 04, 2002 |
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Medicare Takes Steps To Eliminate Discrimination for Alzheimer’s Patients
Discriminatory practice in the Medicare program affecting people with Alzheimer’s will no longer be allowed, according to a new program memorandum issued by the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
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