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Groundbreaking procedure offers new hope for Alzheimer’s disease

Barrow Neurological Institute first to conduct trial in international study A groundbreaking procedure that offers new hope for patients with Alzheimer’s disease is being tested at Barrow Neurological Institute in Phoenix. The largest international trial to date will evaluate the safety and effectiveness of Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) in patients over 65 years old with mild probable Alzheimer’s, and it will test the hypothesis that DBS will slow cognitive decline related to Alzheimer’s. The DBS procedure has provided remarkable therapeutic benefits for otherwise treatment-resistant movement disorders such as Parkinson’s disease and essential tremor. The delicate procedure involves placing one or…

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City, county may see funds from national opioid litigation

Proposed settlement may pay out a total of $12 billion nationwide KINGMAN – Kingman City Attorney Carl Cooper and Deputy Mohave County Attorney Ryan Esplin are intrigued by news of a tentative settlement with OxyContin manufacturer Purdue Pharma. The city and county engaged the same law firm to enter litigation seeking compensation for the devastation of the nation’s opioid epidemic. “It’s locally meaningful,” Cooper said. “This is just part of a giant conglomeration of litigation regarding manufacturers and distribution.” Arizona Governor Doug Ducey said Wednesday that parties have reached a proposed settlement that could see Purdue Pharma pay out some…

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Woods to run in District 1

MOHAVE COUNTY – Tim Woods has declared intent to seek the republican nomination for District 1 Mohave County Supervisor. The general manager of the Mohave County Fairgrounds in Kingman said he wants to give back after getting such a warm reception in 2012. “When my wife and family and I moved here we had never been to Arizona before. We were welcomed in this community with open arms and we just fell in love with it,” Woods said. “The people here, the land and everything about this country is just amazing.” Woods’ professional background includes 20 years of cattle ranch…

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Cassens announces run for District 3 seat

MOHAVE COUNTY – Former Lake Havasu City Manager Charlie Cassens intends to run for Mohave County Supervisor in the 2020 elections cycle. After retiring at the end of 2017 Cassens says he wants to offer the citizens what he learned in four decades of public service, a career that included work as an engineer, public information officer, Intergovernmental Affairs coordinator and city manager. “Running for a seat at the county level seems like a good way to give back to the community and use what I know about local government, how it works and how to make it better,” Cassens…

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Change of plea made in forgery case

KINGMAN – A Fort Mohave woman charged with converting a check from a Bullhead City church where she previously served as treasurer hesitated during a Tuesday change of plea hearing at the Mohave County Courthouse in Kingman. Melissa Sistar, 42, expressed concern that the conviction could negatively impact her employment pursuits or involvements. Judge Doug Camacho called for a recess and left the bench so that Sistar could confer with defense attorney Benjamin Coltrin. The pair conversed through an open microphone, essentially broadcasting their communication throughout the courtroom. Sistar told the public defender that being charged was the result of…

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