New pill provides breakthrough in Alzheimer’s treatment
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Dementia
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Shock stat exposes Aussie dementia reality
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New test predicts Alzheimer’s years before it strikes
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New drug found to slow down early Alzheimer’s symptoms
It’s what sufferers have been praying for
New research finds women are twice as likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease
Hormonal changes are the likely determining factor
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‘While this is painful, it is a relief to finally have a clear diagnosis’
Dementia drug shows early signs of success
‘This is a historic moment for dementia research.’
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