RESEARCH
Incredible progress has been made in the last 100 years in understanding, diagnosing, and treating Alzheimer's disease as we search for the causes and a cure.
Though we know the disease has been around for more than 100 years, it was in the year 1906 that German physician Dr. Alois Alzheimer presented the case of a 51-year-old femaile patient who suffered from a rare brain disorder. His autopsy of her brain identified the plaques and tangles that today characterize Alzheimer's disease.
As the story is changing, the Alzheimer Society of B.C. is a leader in helping to write new chapters in the lives of people impacted by dementia. to obtain print copies of some of the materials listed below, please contact your local Alzheimer Resource Centre.
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A Report on Alzheimer Disease and Current Research for the non-specialist: This booklet, written by Dr. Jack Diamond, offers a detailed overview of Alzheimer's disease and the latest in research geared for a lay audience. (Posted January 2007)
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In Touch: Research Update: This research update, from the Alzheimer Society's In Touch newsletter for caregivers, focuses on new information that can impact caregivers today. Click here for the full newsletter. (Posted October 2006)
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10th International Conference on Alzheimer's Disease (ICAD): Dr. Jack Diamond, Scientific Director of the Alzheimer Society of Canada, attended ICAD and wrote this summary of his comments and observations afterwards. (Posted October 2006)
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Vancouver researchers find cause of inherited form of early onset dementia: This news release from the University of British Columbia details the discovery of the genetic cause of Frontotemporal Dementia, or Pick's disease – the second most common type of dementia in persons under 65. (Posted August 2006)
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Drug provides key to halting Alzheimer's disease in mice: This news release from the University of Toronto highlights a Canadian discovery - a drug (AZD-103) that stops the amyloid peptide from accumulating when tested using mice. (Posted July 2006)
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Comments by Dr. Jack Diamond about AZD-103: Read comments from Dr. Jack Diamond, Scientific Director of the Alzheimer Society of Canada, about AZD-103 (see item above). (Posted July 2006)
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One hundred years of research on Alzheimer's disease: The progress made in the biomedical field – an interview with Dr. Serge Gauthier. (Posted April 2006)
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Research Timeline (Poster): This colourful poster offers a visual overview of research "Yesterday" – covering 1906-1999, research "Today" – covering 2000-2005, and research "Tomorrow" – covering 2006 and beyond. (Posted January 2006)
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Research Brochure: This brochure offers a brief overview of recent research breakthroughs. (Posted January 2006)
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