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Month: June 2004

New Study Claims Limited Benefits for Aricept

June 28, 2004

Aricept (donepezil) did not delay placement into nursing homes or ease the burden of caregiving.

The Latest on Hormone Therapy and Alzheimer’s

June 22, 2004

Hormone replacement does not appear to protect the brains of older women.

Alzheimer’s Brain Scans to be Covered by Medicare

June 17, 2004

Medicare will cover PET scans for the early diagnosis of Alzheimer's.

Understanding the Stem Cell Debate

June 15, 2004

The recent death of President Ronald Reagan has spurred calls for expanded research.

Alzheimer’s May Preserve Certain Memory Skills

June 10, 2004

Understanding unique features of the illness could help ease the burden of care.

Alzheimer’s: From Nursing Home to End-of-Life Care

June 8, 2004

Length of life is an important consideration for anyone touched by Alzheimer's.

President Ronald Reagan Dies at age 93

June 6, 2004

President Ronald Reagan passed away after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease.

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