Eye nerves damage may aid early Alzheimer's diagnosis
Boston AP report notes a unique optic nerve degeneration found in eight of ten Alzheimer's victims, unlike controls, suggesting a potential eye exam cue to diagnose the disease in living patients. Researchers caution further testing across other brain diseases is needed.
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Medical group denies black market cadavers
The AMA stated there is no black market in cadavers as police probe heads found in a leaking box shipped to a medical school. Officials seek source and any crimes, with no charges yet filed. Cadaver surplus and ethical concerns cited by AMA officials and experts, noting Pennsylvania law prohibits transport of bodies or parts out of state. Dr Martin Spector linked to the heads shipment to the Colorado Otologic Research Center in Denver.
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