FluoroPharma Medical, Inc. (FPMI): Catching Alzheimer’s in the Act
Approximately 1 out of 8 older Americans has Alzheimer’s disease. It is the most common form of dementia, and the sixth leading cause of death in the U.S. In spite of extensive research and public attention, the disease still has no known cure or even an effective treatment, although there are drugs designed to counteract some of the symptoms. The total social cost of Alzheimer’s disease is difficult to determine, but 5.4 million Americans currently live with the disease, and the annual cost of directly related care is estimated to be approximately $200 billion, a figure that is expected to…