Over the last months, we have had some interesting and provocative comments from our readers and I would like to take this opportunity to thank them for both reading this blog and taking the time to put their thoughts into words and replying. Also, I would like to address some of the important issues that the comments raise.
First, in... Read more
In my last blog I reviewed how, and to some extent why, a person might enter into a research study. We left off after a brief discussion of consent forms. Many of you may already have some experience with consent forms. If you have ever had surgery or any procedure, such as a biopsy or an injection, including a flu shot, you... Read more
Why should you or a family member join an Alzheimer study? Or, what do you need to know about the research study process?
I work at a university or teaching hospital. One of the roles of a university or teaching hospital is conducting research. Research on Alzheimer’s disease commonly requires patients with... Read more
Happy holidays everyone! Thanksgiving has now come and gone, as has that great shopping day, the Friday after Thanksgiving and some of us are probably giving thanks that these couple of days are over. Of course if you had a 4-day weekend and it is over, you may or may not be giving thanks, but wishing it would come again! No... Read more
One of the very confusing and commonly misunderstood features of Alzheimer’s disease is how we make the diagnosis. In previous blogs I have discussed this topic from what is typically called the top-down approach. The top-down approach is the typical clinical approach, the typical way health care professionals attempt to make a... Read more
