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More than a thousand dementia experts from around the world met in Washington this week to talk about how to prevent Alzheimer's disease from becoming a global health crisis. Diane and her guests talk about top new findings and priorities for research and policy.
Stephen McConnell, senior vice president for advocacy and public policy at the Alzheimer's Association
Dr. Sam Gandy, director of the Farber Institute for Neurosciences at Thomas Jefferson University and professor of neurology, biochemistry and molecular biology at Jefferson Medical College. He serves as chair of the medical and scientific advisory council for the Alzheimer's Association.
Patty Smith, person with early-onset Alzheimer's disease, diagnosed at age 51.
Dr. Peter Davies, biochemist at the Feinstein Institute for Medical Research at North Shore-Long Island Jewish Health System, and professor at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine.
British authorities have called for the extradition of a former KGB agent charged with the murder of Alexander Litvinenko in London last year. Litvinenko's close friend and his widow tell the inside story of his life and his death by radiation poisoning.
Alex Goldfarb, executive director of The International Foundation for Civil Liberties.
Marina Litvinenko, widow of Alexander Litvinenko
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