Alzheimer's Project Momentum in Science

Name: Alzheimer's Project Momentum in Science
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ISBN: 9781586487560

ISBN-10: 1586487566

ISBN-13: 9781586487560

Edition: 2009

Authors: HBO Staff, Susan Froemke, Susan K. Golant, John Hoffman, HBO

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This spring, a series of documentary specials produced by HBO, the National Institute on Aging, and the Alzheimer's Association will bring new understanding and hope to millions who fear they will lose their memories and their lives to Alzheimer's Disease. Until recently, the medical news on Alzheimer's was not comforting. In HBO's state-of-the-science report, the leading scientists in the field will reveal ways that research into causes and prevention has crossed a threshold. The companion book to the groundbreaking series, featuring an Introduction by Maria Shriver, will explain the science in easy-to-understand terms, focusing on the implications for improving our chances of remaining…

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List price: $25.95
Copyright year: 2009
Publisher: PublicAffairs
Publication date: 5/12/2009
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 224
Size: 7.50" wide x 9.50" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 1.584
Language: English



Foreword



Responding to the Challenge



The Making of The Alzheimer's Project: Momentum in Science



Acknowledgments


The Scientists


Image Credits



How the Brain Changes



Understanding Plaques



Untangling Tau



Diagnosing Early Memory Loss



Advances in Imaging Techniques



Visualizing Plaques in the Living Brain



Applying New Technologies in Research



The Search for Disease Pathways



Discovering the Genetics of Alzheimer's Disease



Linking Alzheimer's Disease and Vascular Disease



Associating Alzheimer's Disease with Insulin Resistance and Diabetes



Learning about the Role of Inflammation



Changing the Outlook



Building Cognitive Reserve



Assessing the Potential Benefits of Exercise and Diet



Developing New Drug Treatments


Looking Forward


Glossary


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