Brain scans for Alzheimer’s could be widespread soon

Tuesday, June 7th, 2011

A brain scan to detect Alzheimer’s disease could be available in hospitals worldwide within the next year and could boost efforts to detect the degenerative and fatal condition, experts said on Monday.

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Alzheimer’s in U.S. Claims $202 Billion in Unpaid Care

Tuesday, March 15th, 2011

Nearly 15 million people in the United States take care of a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia, amounting to 17 billion hours or more than $202 billion in unpaid care, Alzheimer’s experts said on Tuesday

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Experts call for early diagnosis of Alzheimer’s in Asia

Sunday, October 24th, 2010

Health authorities in Asia should diagnose Alzheimer’s disease (AD) patients early so that drugs may be given to stabilize symptoms and relatives, or caregivers, can be better prepared, experts said on Friday.

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