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Are You Hiding Something?

Author: aisakurachan
last update Last Updated: 2024-05-31 07:03:24

"What is ADDF?" Ruby asked.

"Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery Foundation. It's a foundation dedicated to discovering Alzheimer's drugs." Lita clarified, "They aim to treat, prevent, or cure Alzheimer's."

"I've never heard of it." Ruby frowned. If such a foundation existed, Ruby would have heard about it by now. She had done extensive searches for medications and other treatments related to Alzheimer's.

"The foundation is in America. There’s nothing like it here. However, the drugs and discoveries are still very experimental. None have been proven to be 100 percent effective yet. But at least there might be something that can slow down the disease's progression."

Lita mentioned a glimmer of hope that Ruby hadn't felt in a long time. She hoped that her mother would no longer look at her with a strange face.

"Where exactly is ADDF?" Ruby asked, more animated now. Even a grain of hope was enough for her.

"New York. I'll provide you with brochures and additional information."

"I’m interested!" R
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