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Groundbreaking procedure offers new hope for Alzheimer’s disease

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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

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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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Youth volleyball season opens

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KINGMAN – The City of Kingman Parks & Recreation Department is accepting sign-ups for the 2019 Youth Volleyball season for girls and boys grades four through seven. Registration is $45 per person and will be open until filled. Practice begins Sept. 16. For information or to register go to the parks office, 3333 Harrison St., or call 928-692-3113.

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Sex offender sentenced to 21 years

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KINGMAN – Multiple family members spoke on his behalf as a convicted sex offender was sentenced to 21 years in prison in Kingman on Sept. 5. His mother, grandfather, aunt and others expressed bewilderment that the man they said was such a good father had been accused, let alone convicted, of sex crimes involving his adopted daughter. “It’s just unbelievable,” his grandfather said of Shawn Cameron. “He’s been the best grandson that I think anyone can have.” Other family members said the victim, now 20, fabricated the allegations when she had a troubled period as a teenager. Prosecutor Amanda Claerhout…

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Chloride adds bathtubs to annual bed races

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CHLORIDE – “Okay, take your bath and off to bed with ya”. That ritual will take on a whole new meaning as Chloride hosts its first Bed and Bath Race during this historic mining town’s Old Miner’s Day celebration on Saturday, October 19. Everyone from near and far are invited to participate in this first-ever combined competition pitting beds against tubs or any combination of as they go for the coveted title of fastest bed or tub west of the Pecos. There will be several categories including corporate, student and open. The race will take the combatants down Chloride’s scenic…

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Leal sentenced to three years for drug charges

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KINGMAN – A Lake Havasu City man convicted of drug offenses was given a three-year prison term during a Sept. 6 sentencing hearing in Kingman. The punishment for Kevin Leal, 30, was mandated in a plea agreement convicting him of possession of narcotic drugs for sale and possession of dangerous drugs for sale. The charges stemmed from a January 24 search of a residence at 2785 Barbara Drive. Officers responding to a domestic dispute conducted a search after smelling marijuana after they arrived. Authorities said police seized more than 17 grams of cocaine, more than 130 prescription pills, drug paraphernalia…

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