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2. Alzheimer's disease - Wikipedia

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   Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a neurodegenerative disease that usually starts slowly and progressively worsens. [2] It is the cause of 60–70% of cases of dementia. [2] [15] The most common early symptom is difficulty in remembering recent events. [1]

3. Alzheimer’s Disease Fast Facts - AOL

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   Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia, which is a general term for the loss of memory and intellectual abilities. Alzheimer’s disease is fatal and there is no cure. It is a ...

4. What steps to take if you are diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease

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   Alzheimer's disease is a progressive disease that triggers brain cell deterioration. Over time, this makes things like remembering, learning, controlling emotions, and even basic tasks difficult ...

5. Early-onset Alzheimer's disease - Wikipedia

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   Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a neurodegenerative disease and the most common cause of dementia; it usually occurs in old age. Familial Alzheimer's disease (FAD or EOFAD for early onset) is an inherited and uncommon form of AD. Familial AD usually strikes earlier in life, defined as before the age of 65.

6. Dementia - Wikipedia

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   Brain atrophy in severe Alzheimer's. Alzheimer's disease accounts for 60–70% of cases of dementia worldwide. The most common symptoms of Alzheimer's disease are short-term memory loss and word-finding difficulties. Trouble with visuospatial functioning (getting lost often), reasoning, judgment and insight fail. Insight refers to whether or ...

7. Study detects early Alzheimer's 'stealth' phase before ... - AOL

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   Alzheimer’s disease, the most common form of dementia, affects around 7 million people in the United States alone. It is a progressive disease that gradually affects memory, thinking and ...