Determined: Woman Gets Master’s Degree Despite Blindness
Diane Bouvier, blind since her accident, pursues a master’s in psychology at USCA with help from ASU and Mercy Ministries. She learns to rely on voice cues, guide dog Lacey, and adaptive tools while teaching at Walton Rehabilitation and aiding other disabled people.
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Early signs of Alzheimer's found in memory region
Researchers identify lower energy use in the hippocampus as an early signal predicting Alzheimer's nine years before symptoms. Lead researcher Lisa Mosconi of NYU notes the hippocampus is the first affected area. Findings, caution, and ethical questions accompany hopes for prevention and therapies.
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Vietnam prime minister begins U S tour amid protests in Seattle
Vietnamese Prime Minister Phan Van Khai arrives in Seattle for a week long U S tour to strengthen ties with Washington and seek Vietnam's WTO entry while demonstrators press for human rights reforms. Khai meets business leaders and officials including Gates and university heads. trade with the U S remains Vietnam's top partner.
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