Indiana
New tests bring hope to Indiana Alzheimer’s patients, families
New research directed at earlier detection of Alzheimer’s disease has produced a more promising method for diagnosis.
It was unveiled last week at an international conference of experts who study and treat Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. The blood test appears to be able to detect the disease earlier than traditional procedures. An early diagnosis means a boost in recruitment for clinical trials and fewer wait times for disease assessment.
Natalie Sutton, executive director of the Greater Indiana chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association, said researchers are optimistic.
“This actually showed that the blood test was about 90% accurate in identifying Alzheimer’s in patients with cognitive symptoms,” Sutton pointed out. “They were being seen in primary care and at memory care clinics.”
In comparison, the study found primary care physicians were 63% accurate and specialists were 73% accurate in diagnosing the disease without the blood test. Sutton added more trials are needed on a larger and more diverse population to ensure the blood test’s accuracy. About 121,000 Hoosiers age 65 and older are living with Alzheimer’s disease.
The Alzheimer’s Association said by age 45, the risk of developing the disease is about one in five for women and one in 10 for men. Sutton applauded the work of Indiana scientists and said more than 100 pieces of research from the Hoosier State were presented at the conference. One drug they have tested was found to have a significant effect on vital brain functions.
“One study tested liraglutide in people with mild Alzheimer’s dementia,” Sutton outlined. “The study showed that the drug reduced shrinking by nearly 50% in some of the parts of the brain that affect memory, learning, language and decision-making, when compared to a placebo.”
The website Medscape mentioned a study showing liraglutide was also found to help diabetics manage their weight loss while lowering their risk of heart and kidney disease. Almost 13,000 doctors and scientists attended the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference in Philadelphia.
KOSCIUSKO COUNTY, Ind. (WSBT) — It’s fair season and a new law uncorks adult beverage sales!
The new Indiana law will go into effect July 1st, making it legal to sell alcohol at county fairs.
The Kosciusko County Fair is set to kick off in just a few weeks and Indiana is officially allowing alcohol to be sold.
The law is bringing back something that’s not necessarily new to this fair.
Here’s what you need to know
The new law will go into effect on July 1st. It officially allows county fairs to apply for fee-free permits to sell alcohol.
Officials with the Kosciusko County Fair say they are participating this year. They are implementing the same guidelines they used when they sold alcohol just at grandstand events.
The difference now is, you can walk around the grounds with your drink. But strict guidelines will be in place for purchasing a drink.
“Actually, we’ve never had any issues. Because we card everybody, so we take that seriously. We also got the ID guides so we can identify the different types of IDs,” said Sheal Dirck, Treasurer of Kosciusko County Fair.
The Kosciusko County Fair already have guidelines in place, so this was an easy transition for the fair.
They will be the only vendors selling alcohol, which will make it easier to control distribution.
The sales will also bring in more revenue.
“Hopefully it allows to keep our ticket prices where they are because right now, insurance, utilities and everything else is going sky high and it’s hard to make ends meet,” said Dirck.
However, some fairs cannot participate because of the July 1st start date, like the Pulaski County Fair, which is going on right now. Pulaski County officials said it is on the agenda for next year. Whereas other fairs are choosing to sit this year out.
“We wanted not spend some time to, to see what that really means for us. It was not a decision we wanted to rush into. But we are happy for the option of it,” said Shelly Steury, GM of Elkhart County 4H Fairgrounds.
Leaders at the St. Joseph County and Elkhart County Fairs said neither of them are selling alcohol.
The Kosciusko County Fair is the only fair that will sell alcohol in our area this year.
Indiana
‘Foul play’ suspected in death investigation on Indiana-Ohio state line, Wayne County officials say
WAYNE COUNTY, Ind. (WISH) — Police are investigating the death of a person who died in the emergency department of Reid Health in Richmond.
Wayne County Coroner Brent Meadows was notified of the death Wednesday evening, according to a media release. Evidence has reportedly indicated that foul play is involved.
Officials believe the incident may have occurred in the area of the Petro Travel Center in New Paris, Ohio, just across the Indiana-Ohio state line.
The coroner’s office said the deceased person has been transported to the Miami Valley Regional Crime Laboratory in Dayton, Ohio, for a forensic autopsy and identification.
The office is still working the locate and identify the victim’s family.
This remains an active investigation.
News 8’s Michaela Springer contributed to this report.
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