Bruce Willis' wife gives tearful update amid his dementia battle - National
In February, Bruce Willis was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia, a condition that often strikes younger patients than other forms of dementia.
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In February, Bruce Willis was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia, a condition that often strikes younger patients than other forms of dementia.
Asian people could face particular risks but are underrepresented in most research
Researchers at the University of British Columbia (UBC) Faculty of Medicine are leading a first-of-its-kind international study of Alzheimer's to help prevent and treat the disease in people of Asian ancestry. About the study: The Asian Cohort for Alzheimer’s Disease (ACAD) is reportedly the first major Alzheimer’s disease genetics cohort for Asian Americans and Asian Canadians, according to a press release. ACAD, which received a $40.6 million grant from the National Institute on Aging, is a collaboration between 16 academic medical centers across North America.
Researchers at the University of British Columbia are helping lead a first-of-its-kind project to improve Alzheimer's disease prevention, diagnosis and care for people of Asian ancestry across North America.