Help Be Part Of The Cure For Alzheimer's

Filed in archive Drugs, Vaccines and Therapeutics , Other Biotechnology News on May 27, 2010

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You understand the importance of a healthy and sharp mind. But what if you slowly became unable to recall things which were once so simple to remember?

An estimated 5.3 million people in the United States have Alzheimer's, and every 70 seconds another person develops this disease! The Alzheimer's Disease Cooperative Study (ADCS) wants to raise awareness on Alzheimer's Disease by encouraging otherwise healthy volunteers with early complaints of memory problems to participate in the Alzheimer's Disease Neuroimaging Initiative Grand Opportunity (ADNI GO).

By being able to recognize changes in the brain, scientists hope to treat memory loss and other symptoms of Alzheimer's disease before they appear, but the only way to recognize what these changes are and learn about who is at risk is with the participation of volunteers.

According to Dr. Paul Aisen, M.D., director of the Alzheimer's Disease Cooperative Study:

"We cannot end this terrible disease unless we know more about it. That is where the amazing volunteers, their friends and their families can make the difference in our success."

Dr. Maya Angelou, the eminent poet, author, educator, historian and professor at Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, NC is working with researchers to ask you and your loved ones to be part of the ADNI study for a cure.

If you, a friend or a family member are experiencing early signs of memory loss, you may be eligible to participate in this groundbreaking Alzheimer's Disease Neuroimaging study. Please visit this website or call the Alzheimer's Disease Education and Referral Center at 1-800-438-4380 for more information on study sites in your area.