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Momentum in Science, Parts 1 and 2

This title is a part of the series The Alzheimer’s Project

Price:  $409.95 Format: DVD » Add to Cart » Request Preview Access Catalogue Number:  393837DV ISBN number:  978-1-61616-095-1 Producer:  Films Media Group Subject:  Health Language:  ENGLISH Grade Level:  9 - Post Secondary Country of Origin:  U.S. Copyright Year:  2009 Running Time:  120 Rights:  PPR Guide Available:   393837.pdf Amidst the heartbreak of Alzheimer's disease, there is real reason for hope. This program goes inside the labs and clinics of 25 leading scientists and physicians who are seeking to discover how to better detect and diagnose the disease, delay the onset of memory loss, affect the brain changes associated with the disease, and ultimately prevent the disease altogether. Alzheimer's hallmark beta-amyloid plaques and tau tangles are investigated, as well as relationships between Alzheimer's and vascular disease, diabetes, inflammation, genetics, exercise, and nutrition. Advanced imaging and diagnostic technologies and vaccine clinical trials are also discussed. An HBO Production.

Reviews:
"A powerful, heart-wrenching cinéma vérité portrait of lives devastated by Alzheimer's disease.... this timely, awareness-raising series is highly recommended." —Video Librarian (cover story)<br> <br> "The Alzheimer's Project is an ambitious, disturbing, emotionally fraught and carefully optimistic four-part documentary exploring virtually every angle of Alzheimer's disease that can be explored on television." —Los Angeles Times