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Latest Alzheimer's Research May Offer A Way Forward

By Kenny Goldberg / Health Reporter
Published August 9, 2017 at 1:59 PM PDT
This story was published more than 7 years ago.
Latest Alzheimer's Research May Offer A Way Forward
Latest Alzheimer's Research May Offer A Way Forward
Five-and-a-half million Americans have Alzheimer’s disease. There is no cure for it. But new research presented at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference in London may offer some clues.

Five-and-a-half million Americans have Alzheimer’s disease. There is no cure for it.

But new research presented at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference in London may offer some clues.

Dr. Keith Fargo, director of Scientific Programs for the Alzheimer’s Association, is giving a series of lectures throughout California.

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Fargo spoke with KPBS Health Reporter Kenny Goldberg about some initial results from an ongoing study that is looking into how PET scans of the brain could change the way Alzheimer’s disease is treated.

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Kenny Goldberg
Kenny Goldberg covered health for KPBS, where he reported on a wide range of health-related topics. His radio and television work garnered three Golden Mike awards, Best in Show from the Society of Professional Journalists, and numerous other honors. He has also been awarded fellowships from the New York Times Foundation and the National Press Foundation. In addition to his work for KPBS, Kenny was a frequent contributor to the California Report, heard on public radio stations throughout California. A Seattle native, Kenny graduated from the University of Washington, and began his broadcasting career in the news departments of KOGO and KSDO in San Diego. In his spare time, Kenny loves to practice tai chi, hike, and travel with his wife, Angela.
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