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Research and Markets: The 2011 10th International Conference on Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Diseases: Post-Conference …
May 31, 2011 | 
Author Research and Markets has announced the addition of GlobalData ‘s new report “The 10th International Conference on Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Diseases: Post-Conference Review and Analysis” to their offering.
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NEW INSIGHTS INTO GENETIC ASPECTS OF ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE Does genetic information make a difference in clinical practice? (Postgraduate Medicine)
Abstract: Given recent developments in the genetics of Alzheimer’s disease and the intense anxiety about and public interest in this disorder, the pressure is on to develop strategies for predicting onset, detecting the disorder early, and improving accuracy of diagnosis. Although we have learned a great deal about the inheritance patterns of Alzheimer’s disease and have identified several genes involved in the disorder, the contributions of that knowledge to clinical practice remain limited. In this article, Dr Blacker reviews the genetics of Alzheimer’s disease and discusses potential tests, their role in diagnosis, early detection, and prediction of disease, and current recommendations for use. Blacker D. New insights into genetic aspects of Alzheimer’s disease: does genetic information make a difference in clinical practice?
Connie, Lionel and Alzheimer’s
www.alzheimers.org.uk This film tells the story of Connie and her partner Lionel, who was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease seven years ago. Connie discusses how she and Lionel have experienced dementia, from before diagnosis to the present day. Lionel is now immobile and lives full time in a care home. For a transcript of this film please visit http For more information on Alzheimer’s disease please visit www.alzheimers.org.uk For more information on dementia please visit www.alzheimers.org.uk Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia, which affects around 750000 people in the UK with numbers set to rise to 1 million by 2021. Alzheimer’s Society is the UK’s leading care and research charity for people with dementia and those who care for them. Support the fight against dementia www.alzheimers.org.uk