Neuroscience
Celebrities with CNS Diseases: Glen Campbell
Glen Campbell, a US cowboy-music entertainer was diagnosed with probable Alzheimer's disease earlier on 2011.
He and his spouse have appeared on a number of television and radio shows, including BBC's Today show.
Today, they appear on The Ellen Show, on US television.
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Bbc Radio Wales: Science Cafe - Welsh Alzheimer's Research
From earlier today: Listen to BBC Radio Wales Science Cafe Episode "Around 40,000 people in Wales suffer from Alzheimer's Disease. Adam Walton explores the latest research by Welsh scientists to combat the most common form of dementia."...
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World Alzheimer's Day
Today is World Alzheimer's Day. Read something today to increase your knowledge about the disease and dementia. Here's a general-readership resource: Alzheimer's Disease: Unraveling the Mystery ... and a report from the Alzheimer's Association:...
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Fda Says 'no' To Risperdal (risperidone) As A Treatment For Psychotic Symptoms In Alzheimer Disease
Johnson & Johnson released information earlier today that the Food and Drug Administration did not approve its antipsychotic medication Risperdal (risperidone) for use as a treatment for psychotic symptoms in Alzheimer disease. Full U.S. prescribing information...
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Interruptions & Watching Television
Apparently, television commercials serve a useful purpose in the enjoyment of television shows. Future Tense's Jon Gordon interviewed Jeff Galak, a doctoral candidate at NYU's Stern School of Business last week regarding Galak's research suggesting...
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Tv 2.0 For Babies?!
Last Tuesday's Times reports on a study by Vanderbilt University researchers suggesting that interactive television can actually be good for children's development. Earlier research showed that 3-5 year olds who watched Blues Clues "score better...
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