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McGill Expert - World Alzheimer's Day

Published: 21 September 2009

More Than 35 Million People Have Dementia Worldwide, According to New Report

Story: Startling new statistics on the worldwide prevalence of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias are being released today as countries across the globe join together in recognition of World Alzheimer's Day.

Expert: Dr. Rémi Quirion
Executive Director, International Collaborative Research Strategy for Alzheimer's Disease
Professor, Department of Psychiatry, McGill University
Scientific Director, Research Centre, Douglas Institute
Member, National Foundation on Alzheimer's disease and related disorders (France)

Source: Alzheimer Society
http://www.alzheimer.ca/english/media/releases-worldalzday09.htm

 

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