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For the last year, I have blogged about Alzheimer’s disease. I have discussed the diagnosis, the treatment, driving issues and many related topics. One thing I have not done is put Alzheimer’s disease in the context of the body part that is failing in this disease, the brain.&...

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Sue
Friday, October 03, 2008 at 02:54 PM

Thanks Doctor for this great information. In addition to posts mode about research findings, treatment options, and daily life with Alzheimer's, learning more about the clinical or medical side of this disease can only help us all to understand it better.

All the best, sue

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