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Friday, August, 22, 2008

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New! My Home Offers Improved Site Updates, Better Profiles

We are excited to announce the launch of a new and improved My Home and Profile! Now you can stay updated with news, articles, the latest questions and answers, and SharePosts from our Experts and community members.   To see the changes, sign in or register right now!   Here's a rundown of the features we've... Read moreChevron

Read Today's NYT: "Surgeon General Sees 4-Year Term As Compromised."

Please read today's top New York Times story on the political pressures Former Surgeon General Richard H. Carmona felt during his 2002 to 2006 term. It discusses how top Bush administration officials had "instructed him to put political considerations over scientific ones."  Carmona also describes how he was pressured into not... Read moreChevron

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The 88 Plan: Dementia and Alzheimer's Care Assistance for 35 ex-NFL Players

NFL News reported yesterday that 35 retired NFL players have qualified for dementia- and Alzheimer's-related assistance, up to $88,000 each year from the NFL and the NFL Players Association, the players' union. The 88 Plan, which took effect February 1, 2007, aims to help defray the cost of care for players afflicted with dementia or... Read moreChevron

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Meet Beta-Amyloid and Tau Protein: A Basic Intro to What Might Be Going on In Your Brain

Note: This SharePost includes a link to a video animation on beta-amyloid, tau protein and their roles in Alzheimer's disease.Almost six months ago, Sharon Begley, a columnist for the Wall Street Journal, wrote a savvy and nuanced piece critiquing the way Alzheimer's disease research is done. Her column, and the facts and... Read moreChevron

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