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How Does Dementia Due to Head Injury Differ from Alzheimer's Disease?

A number of medical conditions can cause dementia. Some are reversible while others can lead to more permanent states of dementia. Alzheimer's disease accounts for about 55 percent of all dementia cases. Dementia due to head injury is comparatively rare and accounts for less than 5 percent of cases.   Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI's) affect... Read moreChevron
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