Her mission: Defeat Alzheimer's
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Alzheimer's researcher, neurologist, scientist, Drexel professor, and head of the memory disorder center, Carol F. Lippa, is conducting experiments to find a way to prevent Alzheimer's disease, and is promoting the advancement of research on it. Studies confirm that about 4.5 million Americans are diagnosed positive and this number is expected to increase by 44 percent by 2025.
Publication Name: Philadelphia Inquirer (PA)
Subject: Business, regional
ISSN: 0885-6613
Year: 2004
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Travel industry says it's bouncing back
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More Americans are putting aside concerns about terrorism or the economy and as a result the travel industry's prospects is looking brighter after 3 tough years since the September 11, 2001 attacks. The Travel Industry Association of America estimates that the number of leisure trips would rise by 3 percent and that vacation spending would also increase 4 percent in 2004.
Publication Name: Philadelphia Inquirer (PA)
Subject: Business, regional
ISSN: 0885-6613
Year: 2004
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