Alzheimer's Disease - An overview of the past and present developments in the diagnosis of the disease
Keywords:
Alzheimer's disease, Diagnosis, Age factors, Family
Abstract
In the last 6 years interest and research in Alzheimer's Disease has leapt into prominence and brought much hope for sufferers. The author describes the clinical symptoms and different phases of the disease, gives the incidence, son1,e diagnostic help, etiologies and the advances in recent research. She also introduces ARDA, a very recently established organisation in the RSA. This organisation fosters research and help for AD sufferers.
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