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Alzheimer’s in the NewsThe International Conference on Prevention of Dementia, sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Association, was recently held in June in Washington, DC. Attracting more than 16,000 dementia experts and attendees, this meeting is the world's most prominent multidisciplinary forum for professionals from the fields of bench research, drug discovery, medicine, clinical care, and public policy. Several clinical researchers from the Boston University Alzheimer’s Disease Center (BU ADC) attended this meeting, with many faculty members and affiliates presenting their recent research findings. Dr. Robert Green, principal investigator of the Risk Evaluation and Education for Alzheimer’s Disease (REVEAL) Study, reported that there were no significant differences in mood or anxiety levels between participants who received an extended, lengthy, in-person counseling session of their genetic risk for Alzheimer’s disease (AD) as compared to those who received a condensed, more clinically-feasible counseling session. Dr. Anil Nair, a BU ADC neurologist, presented data on research participant dropout rates. His findings suggested that race and self-perceived risk of AD were significantly associated with dropping out before completion of the study. Dr. Nancy Emerson Lombardo reported data showing that Memory Preservation Nutrition program recommendations are not only important for brain health but are also important for emotional and overall physical health. The next International Conference on Prevention of Dementia will be held in Washington, DC in June 2009. More information about this conference can be found online. |
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