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AD/PD 2009: 9th International Conference on Alzheimer's and Parkinson's Diseases

March 11 - 15, 2009; Prague, Czech Republic

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AD/PD 2009: Experts Ponder Association Between Oophorectomy and Dementia

Early loss of estrogen could be a main factor.
Medscape Medical News, March 26, 2009
AD/PD 2009: Are We Experiencing an Alzheimer's Epidemic?

The world may be experiencing an epidemic of Alzheimer's disease that is not entirely attributable to an aging population, new research suggests.
Medscape Medical News, March 25, 2009
Biomarkers to Detect Dementia on the Horizon

Researchers are getting tantalizingly close to developing biomarkers that can diagnose Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, and perhaps other dementia types.
Medscape Medical News, March 20 2009
Safe Driving Program Aimed at Patients With Parkinson’s

A new program aims to help both patients and doctors make the proper decisions about driving.
Medscape Medical News, March 16, 2009
Study to Examine Impact of Lipid Supplement on Early Cognitive Impairment

European scientists, taking research into the effect of lipids on the aging brain a step further, reported on the launch of a new study of a lipid supplement on patients with early cognitive problems.
Medscape Medical News, March 16, 2009
Europeans Create Common Brain Bank

European countries have worked closely together to create a common economic foundation and a common currency. Now they are collaborating on a common brain bank that promises to streamline access to brain specimens and overcome barriers to researching central nervous system and psychiatric diseases.
Medscape Medical News, March 12, 2009

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