alzheimer's

New research takes step toward catching Alzheimer's early

VÃ©ronique LaCapra — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 22:39:41 +0000

A new study led by Washington University confirms that the brains of people with a very rare, early-onset form of Alzheimer's disease begin to change long before they first show signs of dementia.

The research brings us a step closer to early diagnosis of the more common type Alzheimer's that produces symptoms after age 60.

Washington University neurologist Dr.

Mo. House debates Alzheimer's funding, budget

Marshall Griffin — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 22:29:09 +0000

The Missouri House is debating all 13 bills Tuesday that make up the state’s proposed budget for next year. Lawmakers are offering up several amendments to the budget – one in particular would have shifted 150-thousand dollars from the state’s biodiesel fund to Alzheimer’s patients. It was sponsored by Independent House Member Tracy McCreery of St. Louis County.