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Alzheimer disease: current concepts & future directions.

Year: 2013

Type: article

Abstract: Alzheimer disease (AD) is the most common cause of dementia in individuals over age 65, and is expected to cause a major public health crisis as the number of older Americans rapidly expands in the next three decades. Herein, we review current strategies for diagnosis and management of AD, and discuss ongoing clinical research and future therapeutic directions in the battle against this devastating disease.

Source: Europe PMC (PubMed Central)

Authors: Erik S Musiek, Suzanne E Schindler

Institution: Washington University in St. Louis

Language: English

Topic: Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research

Subfield: Psychiatry and Mental health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

Funders: National Institute on Aging, National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke

Awards: CIRCADIAN CLOCK DYSFUNCTION AS A MEDIATOR OF NEURODEGENERATION, Alzheimer's Disease Research Center