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Though publishing only its fourth issue, Alzheimer's & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer's Association continues to feature valuable new data, and stimulate thought and discussion with provocative perspectives on key issues, such as alternative theories for the cause of Alzheimer's. Included in the journal's April 2006 issue are: Screening - A call for consideration of dementia risk factors in individuals at age 50, with routine yearly screening after age 75. Cause - A new theory for the cause of Alzheimer's based on research with a well-known diabetes drug.

A large-scale observational study in twins, some tracked for as long as 45 years, suggests education, physical exercise and inflammatory load (as shown by tooth loss) as risk factors for Alzheimer's disease and vascular dementia. "Should older adults be screened for dementia?" J. Wesson Ashford, et. al. Read more: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/medicalnews.php?newsid=41976

Alzheimer's Fears Over Camelford Water Fiasco International News Service - Sydney,Australia... 2004. Examination of her brain revealed a rare form of Alzheimer's, known as sporadic early onset beta amyloid angiopathy. Aluminium ...