He will finish up with some promising new ideas for future treatment of the disease. Age and family history have been identified as potential risk factors. Researchers are exploring the role of genetics in the development of Alzheimer's Disease, but most agree that the disease is likely caused by a variety of factors. Each year, scientists are uncovering important new clues about potential causes of the disease, which is helping to generate more accurate diagnostic tests and better treatment options for affected individuals. Health-care professionals and the public are invited to the program.
Brown bags are welcome.
This is the first seminar to take place in the fall series. Health professionals from the community regularly attend, in addition to interns, residents and medical students. Members of the public are welcome as well, and the diversity of disciplines represented by the participants makes for an interesting exchange of ideas. Peterson said the seminar series was started by a federal grant that established OU-COM as a contributing site to the Western Reserve Geriatric Education Center in September 1994 and has supported many continuing education programs. Provided by the Department of Health and Human Services, the grant supports educational programs in geriatric and gerontology for physicians, nurses, social workers, counselors and health-care providers to 22 Southeastern Ohio counties.