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A Bill to Create a National Silver Alert Program
(Source: Scripps) - Congressman Gus Bilirakis (R-Fla.) introduced legislation that would establish a national grant program to help U.S. states and territories establish Silver Alert notification systems to locate missing individuals suffering from dementia-related illnesses.
Anesthesia, Alzheimer's and Low Oxygen
(Source: Medical News Today) - A commonly used anaesthesia may be responsible for increased production of Alzheimer's plaques, contributing to the disease and other brain disorders.
A New Approach to Treat Alzheimer's
(Source: PRNewswire) - JADO Technologies reports on a potential new strategy for treating Alzheimer's and other diseases by targeting cell membrane components called RAFTS.
Music Targets Alzheimer's
(Source: MassLive.com) - At the Northampton Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Massachusetts, instead of increased agitation, called sundowning, in the afternoon halls can be heard the sounds of beautiful piano solos and a cappella singing groups.
Hormone Reduces Genetic Risk of AD in Men
(Source: 7th Space) - New research indicates that a hormone receptor, known as the lhcgr2 C-allele, may reduce the risk of AD in men carrying the APOE epsilon4 allele.
Canada's 'Mission for Memories'
(Source: TheStar.com) - Dr. Roberta Bondar, a neurologist and Canada's first woman astronaut, is launching the second phase of "Mission for Memories," a campaign aimed at raising awareness of Alzheimer's disease.
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