Alzheimer's Research
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Leading Alzheimer’s theory undermined: Did tampering waste 16 years of research?Sylvain Lesné's landmark 2006 study that pointed to a cause of Alzheimer's may have been doctored, calling into question whether years of research and funding were wasted.HealthJul 27, 2022
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Alzheimer’s research at University of Lethbridge gets huge funding boostWith the help of a CIHR funding boost, an Alzheimer's research lab at the University of Lethbridge is making strides to uncover an explanation for Alzheimer's disease.HealthFeb 7, 2022
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New Alzheimer’s research a positive sign, but solution a long way off, says Manitoba societyThe Alzheimer Society of Manitoba says the new blood test being developed is a long way from being ready for clinical use, so people should temper their expectations.HealthJul 8, 2021
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Alzheimer’s might be an autoimmune disorder, Canadian research suggestsNew research adds to the evidence that Alzheimer's could be an autoimmune disorder, which could change how we treat the disease.HealthMay 14, 2021
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What we know (and still don’t) about Alzheimer’s in 2019Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia will affect more than 900,000 Canadians in just a few decades. Here's a look at some of the advances in research.HealthSep 1, 2019
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‘We support them’: Halifax bridge clubs raise money for Alzheimer SocietyOn the longest day of the year, bridge players in Halifax gather to "fight the darkness of Alzheimer's" by raising money in support of local societies.HealthJun 21, 2019
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Toronto man’s marathon skating sessions for Alzheimer’s research catch attention of AC/DCA Toronto man's fundraising efforts for Alzheimer's research have caught the attention of AC/DC rocker Angus Young, who is donating a whopping $19,260 to the cause.CanadaFeb 19, 2019
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Meet the West Island teenager who researches Alzheimer’s disease at McGill in her spare timeA high school student does Alzheimer's research on the side.EducationMay 30, 2018
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New research could help early Alzheimer’s detectionJanuary is Alzheimer's awareness month and while research has still not produced a cure, scientists are developing therapies to slow the disease's progression and tools for early detection.HealthJan 11, 2018
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