Newswise — Startling new statistics on the worldwide prevalence of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias are being released today as countries across the globe join together in recognition of World Alzheimer's Day.

The following McGill University expert is available for phone interviews:

Expert: Dr. Rémi QuirionExecutive Director, International Collaborative Research Strategy for Alzheimer's DiseaseProfessor, Department of Psychiatry, McGill UniversityScientific Director, Research Centre, Douglas InstituteMember, National Foundation on Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders (France)

Source: Alzheimer Societyhttp://www.alzheimer.ca/english/media/releases-worldalzday09.htm

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