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National Alzheimer's Project Act of 2011
Coverage of National Alzheimer's Project Act of 2011 in the Nexus archive.
- NEWT GINGRICH: Alzheimer’s is waging a war on millions. Congress could help us win it
Newt Gingrich argues that Congress must increase funding and support for Alzheimer's research to combat the disease affecting 7.2 million Americans. Recent breakthroughs have identified amyloid proteins as a cause and developed blood tests for early detection, but healthcare policy barriers prevent wider access to these diagnostics and treatments.