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Apr. 22, 2011
Researchers Rewrite The Guidelines For Diagnosing Alzheimer's
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| For the first time in 27 years, the guidelines clinicians use for diagnosing Alzheimer's disease have changed, emphasizing earlier detection and biological tests for the illness. Creighton Phelps, of the National Institute on Aging, explains the changes and why they were made now. |
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Creighton Phelps
Director, Alzheimer's Disease Centers Program
National Institute on Aging
National Institutes of Health
Bethesda, Maryland
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