Alzheimer's
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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
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Quebec announces new alert pilot project to help find missing seniorsThe alert system informs the general public about disappearances of people and seniors with major neurocognitive disorders. The notifications will only be issued on cell phones.CanadaJun 7
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Quebec drops section of assisted-death bill to ensure it gets adopted quicklyThe main thrust of Bill 38 is to allow people with severe Alzheimer's disease to receive an assisted death. It needs unanimous approval in the legislature to be passed quickly.HealthMay 26
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Missing mom with Alzheimer’s found after dog’s bark alerts rescue teamsSherry Noppe became lost after taking her dog Max out for a walk and the faithful pet's barks alerted search crews to her whereabouts.TrendingMay 12
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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
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Montreal family fighting Alzheimer’s with the power of pastaEleven-year-old Vittoria Pisano and her family are cooking lasagnas and selling them all over Montreal to raise money for a cause very close to their hearts.CanadaJan 5
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New early detection test for Alzheimer’s disease built on UBC research launches in CanadaResearchers say early detection of Alzheimer's can help patients and families reduce anxiety and better plan for the future before the disease's serious symptoms set in.HealthDec 24, 2021
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Quebec committee says Alzheimer’s patients should get access to doctor assisted deathThe current law, adopted in 2014, set out strict criteria that include informed consent of a patient until their death.CanadaDec 8, 2021
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Lifestyle changes can improve brain health outcomes, reduce chances of dementia: experts'Women succumb to brain aging disease twice as much as men,' said Lynn Posluns of the Women's Brain Health Initiative. 'Almost 70 per cent of Alzheimer sufferers are women.'HealthDec 2, 2021
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Nasal vaccine to treat Alzheimer’s disease to be tested in U.S. clinical trialIf successful, the vaccine could potentially be given to people years from now who are at risk for the disease.HealthNov 17, 2021
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