Alzheimer’s prevention possible as cures fall short
Three large studies start in 2013 to test up to five drugs in about 1,500 volunteers who carry genetic risk or show early brain changes. They aim to prevent or delay Alzheimer's rather than cure it, mirroring heart disease prevention with early intervention.
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Pfizer
Neil Buckholtz
Division of Neuroscience
National Institute On Aging
Bethesda
Maryland
World Health Organization
Johnson & Johnson
Eli Lilly & Co
Lilly
J&j
Buckholtz
Pittsburgh
Randall Bateman
Washington University
St. Louis
Bateman
Roche Holding
UN chief urges cease fire in Syria during Iowa visit
Ban Ki moon asked for a four day Eid al Adha truce to halt bloodshed in Syria. He warned of spillover risks and urged global action, citing Srebrenica and the moral duty to protect civilians and advance democracy. He spoke to a Drake University audience in Des Moines.
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Ban Ki-moon
Syria
Drake University
Iowa
U.N
Srebrenica
Europe
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Gerdin family gives UI Children’s Hospital $12 million
The University of Iowa receives a 12 million gift commitment from the Gerdin family of Solon for the new UI Children’s Hospital. The donation funds the largest pledge in the campaign, with naming rights for the lobby and children’s theater. The 14 story facility will rise north of the Pomerantz Family Pavilion on Hawkins Drive, spanning 480000 square feet with 195 beds.
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UI Children’s Hospital
Gerdin
University of Iowa
Solon
Sally Mason
Gordin
Children’s Hospital
Paign
Pomerantz
Hawkins Drive
Mike Gerdin
North Liberty
Iowa
Russell A. and
Ann Gerdin
Athletics Hall of Fame
J. Hayden Fry
Kinnick Stadium
Russell and
American Cancer Society
Hope Lodge
Iowa City
Liz Martin
Gazett
University of Iowa Children’s Hospital
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