Alzheimer's
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Alzheimer’s Association
Alzheimer’s Association is the world leader in Alzheimer research and support, is a voluntary health organization dedicated to finding preventions, treatments and, eventually, a cure for Alzheimer dementia. http://www.alz.org/ |
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Alzheimer Week
Comprehensive source of Alzheimer Disease news, updated daily, with information on developments in Alzheimer, research, answers to patient questions, announcements, resources and links. http://www.alzheimerweek.org/ |
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Memantine Approved to Treat Late-Stage Alzheimer's Symptoms
There is no known way to prevent or cure Alzheimer's disease, but memantine, a drug that is newly available in the US, can help stop its progression. Dr. Piero Antuono discusses its use and its potential effects on patients. From Health Link MCW. http://www.healthlink.mcw.edu/article/1031002330.html |
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Imaging Research Seeks Early Detection of Alzheimer's Risk
Using functional magnetic resonance imaging brain scans, researchers at the Medical College of Wisconsin are looking for a way to spot patients at high risk for AD even before they develop symptoms. From Health Link MCW. http://www.healthlink.mcw.edu/article/1031002341.html |
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Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Search and Rescue Research
Wandering is an important behavior common in Alzheimer's disease that make the disease so critical to the field of search and rescue. Excerpts from a book not yet completely written. http://www.dbs-sar.com/SAR_Research/wandering.htm |
