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Alzheimer's disease (AD) is an irreversible, progressive disorder in which neurons (brain cells) deteriorate resulting in the loss of cognitive (thought) functions, primarily memory, judgment, reasoning, movement coordination, and pattern recognition. In advanced stages of the disease, all memory and mental functioning may be lost. Alzheimer's disease may cause death; it is the eighth leading cause of death in the United States. However, an individual with AD often dies from an additional illness like pneumonia. Alzheimer's disease is the most common form of dementia. Dementia is a group of disorders that impairs mental functioning. Dementia means loss of the ability to .... Read more |
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Alzheimer's Disease Expert Articles |
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Alternative and Integrative Therapies for Alzheimer's Disease
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by: Natural Standard Research Collaboration |
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July 21, 2008 |
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Strong Scientific Evidence:Ginkgo: Ginkgo biloba has been used medicinally for thousands of years. The scientific literature overall does suggest that ginkgo benefits people with early stage Alzheimer's disease and multi-infarct dementia, and may be as helpful as acetylcholinesterase inhibitor drugs such as donepezil (Aricept ®).
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Causes of Alzheimer's Disease
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by: Natural Standard Research Collaboration |
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July 17, 2008 |
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Genetic factors: Genetic factors are known to play a role in some cases of Alzheimer's disease (AD). A gene, called the amyloid beta precursor protein (APP) gene, has been linked to the occurrence of AD in Down's syndrome patients who survive beyond 40 years. Some families with a history of early-onset AD also have a mutation on the APP gene.
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Signs and Symptoms of Alzheimer's Disease
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by: Natural Standard Research Collaboration |
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July 20, 2008 |
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Because early symptoms of Alzheimer's disease (AD) progress slowly, diagnosis is difficult and often delayed. The disease's course varies from person to person. Eight years is the average length of time from diagnosis of Alzheimer's to death. Survival begins to decline three years after diagnosis, but some people live more than a decade with the disease.
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Alzheimer's Risk Handed Down More from Maternal Side |
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www.dailyindia.com - July 31, 2008
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Research indicates that negative maternal history can be a risk factor in the case of Alzheimer's. A study at NYU Langone Medical Center by Lis Moscni Ph.D and colleagues concluded the maternal factor of risk but not its reason.
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