Tag Archives: Dr. Petersen

Dr. Petersen Updates U.S. Senate Panel on National Alzheimer’s Project Act

April 24th, 2013 - 4:41 pm

This afternoon, Mayo Clinic neurologist Ronald Petersen, M.D.,Ph.D., testified before the Senate Special Committee on Aging regarding the status of the National Alzheimer’s Project Act, which aims to effectively treat Alzheimer’sdisease by 2025. He touched on a variety of topics including the potential burden … Continue reading →

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Alzheimer’s Research Must Be Accelerated

May 1st, 2011 - 8:22 pm

Larry King’s special, Unthinkable: The Alzheimer’s Epidemic, which aired May 1st, featured the subject of Alzheimer’s disease.  Importantly, the program elevated the discussion around the need for more research and research funding.  Currently, 5.4 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s … Continue reading →

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Concerns About Your Memory? Join Mayo Clinic, USA Today for Twitter Chat

September 13th, 2010 - 8:45 am

On Thursday, Sept. 16 from 1-2 p.m. EDT, Mayo Clinic (@MayoClinic) and USA Today are teaming to provide another hour-long opportunity for you to discuss health-related topics with a Mayo Clinic subject expert via Twitter. Ronald Petersen, M.D., Ph.D., (@RonPetersenMD), … Continue reading →

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