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What is the AAIC?
The Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC) is the world’s largest and most influential meeting dedicated to advancing dementia science. Organized annually by the Alzheimer’s Association, the AAIC serves as a …
A History of Alzheimer’s Disease
Alzheimer's disease, a terrible neurodegenerative disorder, has impacted countless lives since its discovery. Its story begins with Dr. Alois Alzheimer, a German psychiatrist and neuropathologist, who in 1906 presented a …
The Impact of Sleep on Alzheimer's Risk: What Science Tells Us
Sleep is a fundamental aspect of our health, influencing various physiological processes and our overall well-being. Recent scientific research has been shedding light on the significant role sleep plays in …
The Effect Of Alzheimer's On Family
Alzheimer's is a neurodegenerative disease that is most commonly linked with progressive memory loss and numerous other mental issues. However, Alzheimer's also has a significant impact on the patient's family. …
Understanding Amyloid-Related Imaging Abnormalities (ARIA) in Alzheimer's Disease
Amyloid-Related Imaging Abnormalities (ARIA) are crucial findings in the field of Alzheimer's disease research and treatment. Identified through brain imaging techniques like MRI, ARIA is observed in patients undergoing anti-amyloid …
APOE4: The Largest Genetic Risk Factor of Alzheimer's
APOE is a gene located on chromosome 19 that has three alleles: ApoE2, ApoE3, and ApoE4. What many people don’t know is that their APOE genotype drastically alters their risk …
Understanding Alzheimer's And Its Risk Factors
Alzheimer's disease is one of the most notorious neurodegenerative diseases, affecting tens of millions of people worldwide. It is characterized by progressive memory loss, cognitive decline, and behavioral changes due …
New Eli Lilly Drug Approved To Combat EO Alzheimer's
Just today, Eli Lilly's drug Donanemab (Kisunla) was approved by the FDA as a means to slow the progression of Early-Onset Alzheimer's. This approval marks a critical milestone in the …