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Alzheimer's disease
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A New Dictionary of Eponyms
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- Morton S. Freeman
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Copyright information© A New Dictionary of Eponyms 1997, originally published by Oxford University Press 1997. (Hide copyright information)
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Alzheimer's disease
Alzheimer's disease is a progressive deterioration of the brain, first described in 1907 by the German neurologist Alois Alzheimer (1864–1915). It is the most common form of dementing, or mind-depriving, illness, affecting cells in an area of the brain important to memory.
Alzheimer's disease or
Alzheimer's syndrome
most commonly strikes elderly adults, but it has also been known to afflict people in their late twenties. Formerly, ...
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Providing counseling for individuals with Alzheimer's disease and their...
Adultspan Journal;
March 22, 2008 ;
Granello, Paul F. Fleming, Matthew S.;
787 words
...Alzheimer's disease is a progressive condition that results...will likely acquire clients with Alzheimer's disease or their caregivers. Important background...with this population. ********** Alzheimer's disease is a progressive, fatal condition...
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Rate of Alzheimer's disease is on the rise: Women face greater risk
New Pittsburgh Courier;
August 26, 1998 ;
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...Rate of Alzheimer's disease is on the rise: Women face greater...the millions of Americans with Alzheimer's disease, confusion and memory loss are...alarming rate--particularly in women. Alzheimer's disease currently affects four million...
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About Alzheimer's Disease
Seminole Tribune;
November 26, 1996 ;
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...Seminole Tribune 11-26-1996 About Alzheimer's Disease. By Andrea Lieberman-Cortez...asking "What Is Alzheimer's Disease?" Alzheimer's is a disease that interferes...patient. In the early stages of Alzheimer Disease, many patients and their families...
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Q&A on Alzheimer's disease.
Knight Ridder/Tribune News Service;
December 29, 1998 ;
439 words
...Q. What is Alzheimer's disease? A. Alzheimer's disease is a progressive, irreversible...the physical hallmarks of Alzheimer's disease. The symptoms of Alzheimer...greater risk of contracting Alzheimer's disease than whites. The reason...
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Slowing down Alzheimer's disease
New Straits Times;
June 6, 2000 ;
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......Times 06-06-2000 Slowing down Alzheimer's disease Edition: Life and Times; 2...forgetfulness is a sign of Alzheimer's disease. Forgetting where we put out...showing signs of Alzheimer's disease. Alzheimer's disease, previously classified...
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Alzheimer's Association Warns Disease Threatens to Reach Epidemic...
PR Newswire;
November 1, 2001 ;
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......the beginning of National Alzheimer's Disease Month today with a stern warning...day's baby boomers will develop Alzheimer's disease by the middle of this century...period of risk for developing Alzheimer's disease, said Alan Stone, president...
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Unraveling the mysteries of Alzheimer's disease
Better Nutrition;
July 1, 1997 ;
Dolby, Victoria;
787 words
...Alzheimer's disease is a medical mystery: its cause is...and just over the past few months, Alzheimer's disease has finally begun to divulge some...are estimated to be afflicted with Alzheimer's disease, with the most famous victim being...
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Alzheimer's Disease; Questions to Ask.
NWHRC Health Center - Alzheimer's Disease;
March 16, 2005 ;
549 words
......following 'Questions To Ask' about Alzheimer's disease so you're prepared to discuss...diagnosing and treating people with Alzheimer's disease? If you haven't had much experience...org. Accessed: Nov. 2003. Alzheimer's Disease Education and Referral Center...
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Alzheimer's Disease; Facts to Know.
NWHRC Health Center - Alzheimer's Disease;
March 16, 2005 ;
736 words
...* Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a progressive brain disease...part of the diagnostic process for Alzheimer's disease. * Despite the fact there is no...long-term planning for managing the disease. Alzheimer's Association Statement on Combination...
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Understanding Alzheimer's disease.(Disease/Disorder overview)
Pamphlet by: National Institute on Aging;
November 1, 2007 ;
787 words
...Helen's story: I have Alzheimer's disease. It took me a long time before...friends whose parents have Alzheimer's disease. I never thought it would happen...disease. What is Alzheimer's disease? Alzheimer's disease is an illness of...
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Alzheimer's Disease; Prevention.
NWHRC Health Center - Alzheimer's Disease;
March 16, 2005 ;
678 words
......prevent the development of Alzheimer's disease. However, researchers suspect...activity could reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease by up to 50 percent in all...percent reduction in the risk of Alzheimer's disease, results duplicated in several...
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