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Monday, January 5, 2009

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Toxicity Mechanism Identified For Parkinson's Disease - Lewy Bodies Linkage
(05 January 2009)

Alzheimer’s Does Not Discriminate: Famous People with Alzheimer’s Disease
(Added to YouTube today)
Note: They show Winston Churchill but I believe there is some dispute with regards to his having the disease...





Almost 15 per cent of people with dementia are under 65, Alzheimer Society finds
(05 January 2009)

Caregivers' Corner: Questions, Answers & Updates
(04 January 2009)

Alzheimer's Society launches campaign - January Alzheimer's Awareness Month in Canada
(05 January 2009)

Alzheimer's Society Comment: Research Suggests Sleep Disorder As Early Sign Of Dementia Or Parkinson's Disease
(04 January 2009)

Could LED light the way in the treating of Alzheimer's?
(03 January 2009)

Impaired Energy Metabolism Linked With Initiation Of Plaques In Alzheimer's Brain
(03 January 2009)

Kevin Whately: 'Despite the Alzheimer's, sometimes she still calls me our Kev'
(02 January 2009)

Researchers At Columbia University Medical Center Link Blood Sugar To Normal Cognitive Aging
(02 January 2009)

Daughter discusses perispinal etanercept for Alzheimer's
(Added to YouTube 02 Jan 2009)
I haven't heard of this treatment before, it appear to have been in the news a bit at different times in 2008.

Refer to related articles for more information:

  • Rapid cognitive improvement in Alzheimer's disease following perispinal etanercept administration
  • As treatment for Primary Progresive Aphasia
  • Miracle Cure For Alzheimer's Disease? - Critique




  • Person to watch in 2009: DR. RALPH RICHTER
    (01 January 2009)



    Diagnostic accuracy of 123I-FP-CIT SPECT in possible dementia with Lewy bodies
    (2009)



    Report focuses on long-term effects of battlefield brain injuries
    (Originally on DDND: 05 Dec 08)

    HIV dementia : Indian-origin scientist sheds light on causes of HIV dementia
    (Originally on DDND: 04 Dec 08)



    Armenian patriarch to stay despite his illness
    (05 January 2009)

    Aging population means dementia could double
    (05 January 2009)

    'Memory book' to aid dementia battle - Edinburgh
    (03 January 2009)

    Hilltop Haven sponsors Jan. 9 Caregiver Class in Denison
    (05 January 2009)

    Alleged Abuses: Reassurances issued on Kanes
    (05 January 2009)

    NFL Wives Earned a Voice in This Player Huddle: Scott Soshnick
    (05 January 2009)

    Operator buys elder-care centers in Carolinas
    (05 January 2009)

    Hopes for senior's amber alert system - Blount County
    (04 January 2009)

    Elderly-kidnap or extreme rescue case in Hill District??
    (04 January 2009)

    Frail elderly vulnerable to abuse
    (04 January 2009)

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