'The answer cannot be nothing': The battle over Canada's mystery brain disease

A small Canadian province feared it had a mystery neurological illness on its hands. The search for answers set off a battle ...
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New study finds that Alzheimer’s can be passed from one person to another

Scientists have uncovered the first evidence of Alzheimer's disease transmission in living individuals, marking a significant breakthrough. A new study in Nature Medicine details a rare case where ...
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How an unusual medical procedure transmitted Alzheimer’s

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Alzheimer’s disease’s impact is growing as our population ages ...
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Two Deaths in Oregon County Linked to Fatal Brain Disorder

CJD is caused by infectious proteins called prions. These proteins damage the brain and lead to fast-moving dementia. HealthDay News — Health officials in Hood River County, Oregon, are investigating ...
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Nervous System Diseases: News and Research on Creutzfeldt-Jakob Syndrome

An article published this week in the journal Nature Medicine documents what is believed to be the first evidence that Alzheimer's disease can be transmitted from person to person. Five cases of ...
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Dementia News

New CJD Tests Validated Further evidence validating tests for both sporadic (or classic) CJD and variant CJD has been reported in 2 new studies. Medscape Medical News, March 21, 2014 Diabetes Age at ...