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Terry Pratchett has talked of the stress he felt at "coming out" as suffering from Alzheimer's, because of the stigma attached to the disease.

Researchers are conducting studies on an experimental medication to block nerve damage and inflammation in the brain that can lead to progressive memory loss and behavioral changes in people with Alzheimer's disease. Current Alzheimer's disease therapies focus on improving symptoms versus attacking the root of the disease progression; 400 volunteers with mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease are needed to further test this new approach.