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What percentage of all Alzheimer's Disease (AD) cases does Familial AD account for?
What percentage of all Alzheimer's Disease (AD) cases does Familial AD account for?
Which neuropathologic and biochemical changes interfere with neurotransmission in AD?
Which neuropathologic and biochemical changes interfere with neurotransmission in AD?
Which neurotransmitter is principally affected by AD at the cellular level?
Which neurotransmitter is principally affected by AD at the cellular level?
What kind of memory processing is specifically involved with the decreased enzyme in AD?
What kind of memory processing is specifically involved with the decreased enzyme in AD?
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What do scientists focus on in relation to AD risk?
What do scientists focus on in relation to AD risk?
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In the early stages of AD, what kind of memory loss occurs?
In the early stages of AD, what kind of memory loss occurs?
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What happens to the deficits as AD progresses further?
What happens to the deficits as AD progresses further?
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What abilities do patients with AD lose as the disease progresses?
What abilities do patients with AD lose as the disease progresses?
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What difficulties occur in conversation for patients with AD?
What difficulties occur in conversation for patients with AD?
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What happens to the ability to formulate concepts and think abstractly in patients with AD?
What happens to the ability to formulate concepts and think abstractly in patients with AD?
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What kind of behavior do patients with AD exhibit due to their inability to recognize consequences?
What kind of behavior do patients with AD exhibit due to their inability to recognize consequences?
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In the terminal stage of AD, what kind of care do patients usually require?
In the terminal stage of AD, what kind of care do patients usually require?
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What is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States?
What is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States?
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At what age does Alzheimer Disease (AD) become the fifth leading cause of death in the United States?
At what age does Alzheimer Disease (AD) become the fifth leading cause of death in the United States?
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What is the estimated number of Americans projected to have Alzheimer Disease (AD) by 2050?
What is the estimated number of Americans projected to have Alzheimer Disease (AD) by 2050?
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At what age can Alzheimer Disease (AD) occur in people, although less commonly before 65 years of age?
At what age can Alzheimer Disease (AD) occur in people, although less commonly before 65 years of age?
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What is the greatest risk factor for Alzheimer Disease (AD)?
What is the greatest risk factor for Alzheimer Disease (AD)?
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What are the two types of Alzheimer Disease (AD)?
What are the two types of Alzheimer Disease (AD)?
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What is the prevalence of Alzheimer Disease (AD) among those 85 years and older?
What is the prevalence of Alzheimer Disease (AD) among those 85 years and older?
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What is Alzheimer Disease (AD) characterized by?
What is Alzheimer Disease (AD) characterized by?
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What is the estimated number of Americans projected to have Alzheimer Disease (AD) by 2050?
What is the estimated number of Americans projected to have Alzheimer Disease (AD) by 2050?
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What are some factors that may determine whether a person suffers from Alzheimer Disease (AD)?
What are some factors that may determine whether a person suffers from Alzheimer Disease (AD)?
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Is Alzheimer Disease (AD) a normal part of aging?
Is Alzheimer Disease (AD) a normal part of aging?
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What is the classification of Alzheimer Disease (AD) based on the age of onset?
What is the classification of Alzheimer Disease (AD) based on the age of onset?
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Study Notes
Alzheimer's Disease (AD) Overview
- Familial AD accounts for less than 1% of all Alzheimer's Disease cases.
Neuropathologic and Biochemical Changes
- Amyloid plaques and neurofibrillary tangles interfere with neurotransmission in AD.
- These changes affect the neurotransmitter acetylcholine, which is principally affected by AD at the cellular level.
Memory Processing
- The decreased enzyme in AD is involved in short-term memory processing.
Risk Factors
- Scientists focus on genetic and lifestyle factors, such as education level, exercise, and social engagement, in relation to AD risk.
Stages of Alzheimer's Disease
- In the early stages of AD, short-term memory loss occurs.
- As AD progresses, deficits worsen and become more widespread.
- Patients with AD lose abilities such as judgment, decision-making, and problem-solving.
- They experience difficulties in conversation, such as struggling to find the right words.
- The ability to formulate concepts and think abstractly is also impaired.
Behavioral Changes
- Patients with AD exhibit impulsive behavior due to their inability to recognize consequences.
Terminal Stage
- In the terminal stage of AD, patients usually require total care and support.
Prevalence and Mortality
- Alzheimer's Disease is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States.
- By age 75, AD becomes the fifth leading cause of death.
- It is estimated that 13.8 million Americans will have AD by 2050.
- AD can occur at any age, although it is less common before 65 years old.
- The greatest risk factor for AD is age.
Types of Alzheimer's Disease
- There are two types of AD: Early-Onset AD (EOAD) and Late-Onset AD (LOAD).
Age-Specific Prevalence
- The prevalence of AD among those 85 years and older is nearly 50%.
Disease Characteristics
- Alzheimer's Disease is characterized by progressive cognitive decline, memory impairments, and changes in behavior and personality.
Determining Factors
- Factors such as genetics, lifestyle, and medical history may determine whether a person suffers from AD.
Aging and Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease is not a normal part of aging.
Classification
- Alzheimer's Disease is classified as either Early-Onset (EOAD) or Late-Onset (LOAD) based on the age of onset.
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Test your knowledge about Alzheimer's Disease with this informative quiz. Explore the causes, symptoms, and impact of AD, as well as the latest research and treatment options.
