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Amyloid Deposits in Cognitively Normal People May Predict Risk for Alzheimer’s Disease

December 14, 2009 -- For people free of dementia, abnormal deposits of a protein associated with Alzheimer’s disease are associated with increased risk of developing the symptoms of the progressive brain disorder, according to two studies from researchers at Washington University in St. Louis.

View The Alzheimer’s Project

Learn more about Alzheimer's research and care through The Alzheimer’s Project, a 4-part documentary and multi-media public health series co-presented by HBO and the National Institute on Aging. The Emmy Award winning documentaries, along with 15 additional short films and many other resources, are available to view free at www.hbo.com/alzheimers.

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Volunteers Needed for AD Research

The Gammaglobulin Alzheimer's Partnership Study GAP Study Now Recruiting

Volunteers are needed for a new trial of gammaglobulin to reduce brain amyloid in people with Alzheimer’s. For more information, click here or call the ADEAR Center at 1-800-438-4380.

people Alzheimer's Disease Information Network (AD-IN)

The Alzheimer’s Disease Cooperative Study (ADCS) is developing a nationwide information network to educate the public about AD research and upcoming clinical research studies. Click here for more information.

Search the AD Clinical Trials database for other studies.

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Publications
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Alzheimer's Disease: Unraveling the Mystery

Caring for a Person with Alzheimer’s Disease: Your Easy-to-Use Guide from the National Institute on Aging

Participating in Alzheimer’s Disease Clinical Trials and Studies

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