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• A Molecular Genetic Study of Factors Involved in Alzheimer's Disease

  http://www.uku.fi/neuro/53the.htm
  Doctoral thesis by Mikko Hiltunen, University of Kuopio.

• Alzheimer Research Forum

  http://www.alzforum.org/
  Has plenty of research information for both the professional and the patient.

• Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Search and Rescue Research

  http://www.dbs-sar.com/SAR_Research/wandering.htm
  Wandering is an important behavior common in Alzheimer's disease that make the disease so critical to the field of search and rescue. Excerpts from a book not yet completely written.

• Alzheimer's Research Center

  http://www.alzheimersinfo.org/
  Information about treatment and prevention of Alzheimer's disease and other dementing illnesses.

• BBC: Alzheimer's risk 'is 80% genetic'

  http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/4686806.stm
  Genetic factors could determine up to 80% of a person's risk of developing Alzheimer's disease, a study suggests.

• BBC: Alzheimer's vaccine 'in a patch'

  http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/6286689.stm
  A patch to deliver a vaccine against Alzheimer's disease has been shown to be safe.

• BBC: Gene 'increases Alzheimer's risk'

  http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/6255731.stm
  People born with a certain gene may have a greater risk of developing Alzheimer's, scientists say.

• BBC: Loneliness link with Alzheimer's

  http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/6332883.stm
  People who are lonely are twice as likely to develop Alzheimer's disease, a large US study has suggested.

• BBC: Scan could spot early Alzheimer's

  http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/6197177.stm
  Researchers developed a test which could lead to better treatments and faster diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease.

• Biological Markers for Alzheimer's Disease

  http://www.uku.fi/neuro/57the.htm
  A doctoral thesis by Tero Tapiola.

• BrightFocus Foundation

  http://www.brightfocus.org/alzheimers/
  Program to fund research and educate the public about Alzheimer's Disease.

• Clinical Trials on Alzheimer's Disease (CTAD)

  http://www.ctad-alzheimer.com/
  The aim of the meetings are to bring together the current leaders in clinical trials in AD to discuss new results, drugs in development, and future methodological issues. Find general information, registration, and a program.

• Geriatric Studies Center - Alzheimer's Disease Research Center

  http://www.usc.edu/schools/medicine/departments/psychiatry_behavioralsciences/research/gsc
  AD, mild cognitive impairment, clinical trials, geriatric studies, and information on resources available to patients.

• Harvard Brain Tissue Resource Center

  http://www.brainbank.mclean.org/
  resource for the collection and distribution of human brain specimens for brain research into neurological disorders and psychiatric illnesses.

• Institute for Brain Aging and Dementia

  http://www.alz.uci.edu/
  Includes information about the clinic, research and caregiver support.

• Molecular Genetics of Alzheimer's Disease

  http://www.uku.fi/neuro/44the.htm
  Review of genteics.

• MRI of Hippocampus In Incipient Alzheimer's Disease

  http://www.uku.fi/neuro/37the.htm
  Doctoral thesis by Mikko Laakso.

• National Alzheimer's Coordinating Center

  http://www.alz.washington.edu/
  Facilitates collaborative research among the approximately 30 Alzheimer's Disease Centers funded by the National Institute of Aging.

• Stanford / VA Palo Alto Alzheimer's Research Center of California

  http://arcc.stanford.edu/
  Offers support groups, clinical trials, sleep studies, dementia clinic FAQs, publications from staff members and contact information.

• Taub Institute for Research on Alzheimer's Disease and the Aging Brain

  http://www.alzheimercenter.org/
  Sponsored by the U.S. National Institute on Aging, facilitating research and educational programs relating to Alzheimer's Disease and other age-related neurodegenerative diseases.

• The Lost Alzheimer's and Related Disorders Search Subject: New Research & Perspectives

  http://www.dbs-sar.com/SAR_Research/lost_alzheimer.htm
  Long article based on a search and rescue conference talk discusses the issue of people with dementia wandering away from their caregivers.

• The McCusker Foundation for Alzheimer's Disease Research

  http://www.alzheimers.com.au/
  To develop early diagnostic tests for Alzheimer's accelerate discovery of effective treatment - Univ. of Western Australia.

• University of Washington Alzheimer's Disease Research Center

  http://depts.washington.edu/adrcweb/
  Information for researchers, health care providers and families.

• Yale Alzheimer’s Disease Research Unit

  http://www.alzheimers.yale.edu/
  Conducts clinical research in the treatment, neuroimaging, and genetics of Alzheimer's disease and healthy aging.

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