New Advances in Alzheimer's Disease: From Biology to Therapy
2007
Advances in Alzheimer's Disease Research
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Author Information
Author(s): Tesco Giuseppina
Primary Institution: Mass General Institute for Neurodegenerative Disease (MIND), Massachusetts General Hospital
Hypothesis
The accumulation of Aβ is the initial step in the cascade of events leading to Alzheimer's disease.
Conclusion
Recent advances in research may lead to more effective treatments for Alzheimer's disease.
Supporting Evidence
- Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia and significantly increases with age.
- 4.5 million individuals in the United States are affected by Alzheimer's disease.
- Therapies aimed at prevention and treatment of Alzheimer's disease are urgently needed.
Takeaway
Alzheimer's disease is a serious brain condition that affects memory, and scientists are working hard to find better treatments.
Limitations
Current treatments only have modest effects and do not stop disease progression.
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