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SAN DIEGO, July 11, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- On Friday, July 6, 2012, Imaging Healthcare Specialists became the first imaging center in San Diego County and among the first in the nation to offer patients PET brain imaging with Amyvid(TM), the radioactive agent which can detect the presence or absence of amyloid plaques in the brain as part of a diagnostic evaluation to determine if a patient has the pathology of Alzheimer's Disease (AD). Amyvid was FDA approved in April 2012 and released...
VANCOUVER, July 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ - Anavex Life Sciences Corp. ("Anavex") (OTCBB: AVXL) today announced that new data on ANAVEX 2-73, the company's lead compound for Alzheimer's disease currently in human clinical trials, will be presented in a poster session at the 2012 Alzheimer's Association International Conference (AAIC) in Vancouver, BC, Canada. The ANAVEX 2-73 poster will be presented by Tangui Maurice, PhD, CNRS Research Director, Team II Endogenous Neuroprotection...
NEW YORK, June 28, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following is a statement by Eric J. Hall, president and CEO of the Alzheimer's Foundation of America (AFA), in response to the ruling today by the United States Supreme Court that upholds major provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act as constitutional. "Today's Supreme Court decision upholding major elements of the healthcare reform law directly impact Americans facing the challenges of Alzheimer's disease...
July 14 Memory Ride Covers Miles, Brings Hope WATERTOWN, Mass., June 25, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Hundreds of cyclists, from experienced to novice, are signing up for Memory Ride to raise money and awareness to fight Alzheimer's disease. Set for Saturday, July 14, Memory Ride offers a new 2-mile family option as well as a challenging 100-mile "century" ride, a "metric century" of 62 miles and 30-mile "introductory" option. The Memory Ride traverses towns in north central...
VESTAL, N.Y., June 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Emeritus at Woodland Place is hosting an educational series for seniors and caregivers on Tuesday evenings, July 10-31. Emeritus at Woodland Place is a brand new community opening in Vestal, NY, this fall to provide assisted living services specifically designed for seniors living with memory loss. Seating is limited, so guests should RSVP to (607) 771-1700 or woodlandplace-ed@emeritus.com. Days/Dates/Times: Tuesdays, July 10-31, from...
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., June 19, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Tetra Discovery Partners LLC, a leader in the design of new treatments for major neurological conditions based on PDE4 modulation in the brain, today announced it has been awarded a five-year cooperative agreement by the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The award will support Tetra's efforts to develop a new drug to treat mild cognitive impairment, which is typically associated with aging and often precedes and accompanies...
Microbrewery Launches Unforgettable Ale to Benefit Alzheimer Cause WATERTOWN, Mass., June 13, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- White Birch Brewery, a microbrewery in Hooksett, New Hampshire is launching a special edition beer to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer's research and programs. The brew, called "Unforgettable" is benefitting the Alzheimer's Association, Massachusetts/New Hampshire Chapter. "A few members of our team have had family members who were affected by the...
NEW YORK, June 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- A major new report on the dramatic toll Alzheimer's disease is taking on women in the U.S., who are shown to be the primary caregivers for loved ones, reveals an increasing cost to their personal and professional lives as well as their pocketbooks. The study entitled Women and Alzheimer's Disease: The Caregiver's Crisis, surveyed 1,204 current and former caregivers who provide unpaid care for loved ones suffering from Alzheimer's disease...
Participants challenge themselves in sunrise-to-sunset relay-style physical activity in support of the 34 million people worldwide who are living with Alzheimer's and their caregivers CHICAGO, June 12, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- On June 20, 2012, participants across the Northern Hemisphere will take a stand with Alzheimer's Association The Longest Day(TM) to show those facing Alzheimer's disease that they are not alone. Alzheimer's disease is a growing epidemic and is now the...
VESTAL, N.Y., June 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- On Tuesdays throughout June, Emeritus at Woodland Place, a senior living community, will host an educational series for seniors and caregivers. Seminars will be led by highly experienced experts in the field of aging. Emeritus at Woodland Place is opening in Vestal this fall to provide assisted living services specifically designed for seniors living with memory loss. Days/Dates/Times: Tuesdays, June 12-26, from 5:30-6:30 p.m. A...
