FDA Approves More Research Into Deep Brain Stimulation for Alzheimer’s

By Carol Bradley Bursack, Health Guide Monday, March 19, 2012

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There’s good news on several fronts involving the promise of deep brain stimulation as a way to halt the progression of Alzheimer’s disease and improve memory. It’s done by implanting electrodes that send pulses of electricity into the brain's memory system delivering small, rhythmi...

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ALEX

1/ 8/13 4:14am

My friend has alzhimers, he is 60 y/o. his father died of it.He has a son that may get the diaese'for the most part is he is ludsid. except, he is having troulble

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disions. Can i get a military . MY grandson alex wants to go the navy acadmini.H is very bright. It sure be nieceif he could apply for you study. I AM REGISTERED NURSE RETIRED,BUT i WOULD WORK FOR FREE HE YOY COULD GET MY FRIEND INTO THE

THANK YOU

ALEXANDER MONTES

Carol Bradley Bursack, Health Guide

1/ 8/13 8:14am

Hi Alex,

You could help your friend look for trials by going to http://www.clinicaltrials.gov. This is the government site where they look for volunteers who fit the current trials. There are many trials focusing on Alzheimer's disease right now, so there's a chance you could help your friend get in. Good luck!

Carol

FDA Approves More Research Into Deep Brain Stimulation for Alzheimer’s

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