14 Questions
Which type of dementia is the most common?
Alzheimer's
What is a sign that indicates the need to see a medical professional for dementia?
Memory problems leading to functional impairment
Where does Alzheimer's disease begin in the brain?
Medial Temporal Lobe (MTL)
What is a common symptom experienced by Alzheimer's patients?
Confusion with time and place
What are the pathological markers required to diagnose Alzheimer's?
Beta Amyloid Plaques and Tau-filled Neurofibrillary Tangle
What is the effect of Aricept (acetylcholine agonist) on Alzheimer's disease?
Delays progression of the disease by a couple of months only
What is the main challenge in treating Alzheimer's due to brain changes?
The retreat of the brain, making sulci larger and deeper
What is the basis for Alzheimer's according to the text?
Buildup of beta-amyloid plaques and tau-filled neurofibrillary tangles causing cell death
Why do drugs attempting to break up amyloid plaque and neurofibrillary tangle deposits fail to treat Alzheimer's?
Even when cleanup is successful, Alzheimer's is still not treated because of brain retreat.
What is a key feature of Alzheimer's brain compared to a healthy brain?
Larger and deeper sulci due to brain retreat
What are the main symptoms associated with Alzheimer's according to the text?
Reduced speech output, language comprehension, behavioral changes, and loss of retroactive memory.
How does neuron death contribute to Alzheimer's disease?
It causes even more protein buildup, leading to further damage.
Why have drug companies given up on Alzheimer's research according to the text?
Continuous failure in developing effective treatments for Alzheimer's.
What is one reason preventing buildup prevention as a viable treatment option for Alzheimer's?
It takes a lifetime for deposits to build up, making lifespan-intake of drugs impractical due to side-effects.
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