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Detecting Dementia in Highly Educated People

A great deal of literature exists as to the association between low levels of education and an increased risk of dementia. Much less information is available regarding highly educated people and dementia. Available data points to a steeper rate of decline and earlier mortality rates once dementia is diagnosed. Because of this, early identification... Read moreChevron
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This video animation shows how beta amyloid plaques are created in Alzheimer's patients and how they affect the progress of the disease.

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