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Blood-Brain Barrier Biomarker Could Be Early Alzheimer’s Indicator

Early detection of Alzheimer's is crucial to slow advancement of the disease
Posted on October 1, 2018 by Lucas Morgan (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

A recent study out of the University of Southern California suggests that leaks in the blood-brain barrier could be used to detect Alzheimer’s in its early stages. This is important because it’s believed that early detection is crucial to stop or … Continue reading →

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Index of Societal Aging Measures How Well Nations Are Adapting To An Aging Population

The U.S. ranks among the top five
Posted on August 2, 2017 by Lucas Morgan (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Researchers from Columbia University and the University of Southern California have developed a new method to determine how well countries are caring for their elderly populations. The John A. Hartford Foundation’s Index of Societal Aging tool is composed of five … Continue reading →

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