
Study May Offer Clues to Alzheimer's Progression
As American lifespans increase due to progress made on other medical frontiers, the toll from Alzheimer’s disease (AD) grows. More than 5 million Americans are living with the disease, and by 2050

Alzheimer's Caregivers Invited to Attend Free Training
S ix-week course designed to enhance caregivers' skills

Clinical Trials to Test New Alzheimer's Treatments
Center seeks patients, care partners to advance therapies

DoD Grant Boosts ALS and Dementia Drug Discovery Pipeline
Carbondale lab to study genetics of disease The viral “Ice Bucket Challenge” that encouraged participants to raise money and awareness for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) research has funded

Neuroscience Institute to Launch
Coordination to improve quality, lower costs Patients with complex brain and spine disorders may benefit from a new, multispecialty clinic at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine in