Scientists closing in on Alzheimer’s tests

Wednesday, January 19th, 2011

U.S. researchers are closing in on tests that can detect biological signs of Alzheimer’s disease, an advance that would improve diagnosis and help in the search for treatments for the mind-robbing disease.

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Alzheimer’s Treatment Research Dealt Setback

Thursday, August 19th, 2010

Listen to the Audio An effort to develop a treatment for Alzheimer’s disease was halted after data showed that a new drug was doing more harm than good, leading to more memory loss and putting people at a higher risk for skin cancer. Judy Woodruff discusses the findings with Dr. ... continue reading

Police find missing 74-year-old Alzheimer’s patient (The Temecula Valley News)

Saturday, November 7th, 2009

SAN JACINTO – Police today found a missing 73-year-old Alzheimer’s patient who left his care facility without medication and sent community agency workers and volunteers on a frenzied 24-hour search, a sheriff’s spokesman said. Danny Gonzalez was believed to be in danger of falling into a diabetic coma or become ... continue reading