Factbox: Alzheimer’s: why early diagnosis is key

Thursday, November 24th, 2011

HONG KONG (Reuters) – Alzheimer’s disease is the most common type of dementia and it affects memory, thinking, behavior and emotion. It is important to diagnose it early so that the person and caregivers can prepare to cope with it. Here are some facts about the disease: * What is ... continue reading

Study: Inherited Alzheimer’s Detectable 20 Years Before Symptom Onset

Friday, July 22nd, 2011

WEDNESDAY, July 20 (HealthDay News) — Inherited forms of Alzheimer’s disease may be detectable up to two decades before problems with memory and thinking develop, according to new research.

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Brain Function May Drop Quickly Before Alzheimer’s (HealthDay via Yahoo! News)

Monday, March 22nd, 2010

MONDAY, March 22 (HealthDay News) — Memory and thinking skills can deteriorate quickly in people with mild cognitive impairment, the stage before Alzheimer’s disease, says a new study.

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