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ALZHEIMER'S UNLOCKED

BY TEAM UNDEFINED

BACKGROUND

INDEX

ARTICLE SUMMARY

ENGLISH STUDIES

OUR OPINIONS

BACKGROUND

WHAT IS ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE?

IT'S A TYPE OF DEMANTIA.

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PROTEIN MISFOLDING CAUSES IT.

AMYLOID-BETA AND TAU PROTEIN

BUT WHY?

SORRY GUYS BUT...

SERIOUSLY, WE DON'T KNOW!

HYPOTHESIS

POISON-RELATED

GENETIC ISSUE

(HERITABLE)

NEURO-

DEGENERATION

BAD AIR

BIOMETAL TOXICITY

POISON-RELATED

SUBSTANCE

SYMPTOMS INCLUDE...

COGNITIVE PROBLEM

SYMPTOMS INCLUDE...

TIME / LOCATION CONFUSION

SYMPTOMS INCLUDE...

COORDINATION PROBLEM

SYMPTOMS INCLUDE...

DIFFICULTIES IN USING LANGAUGE

IT HAS 3 STAGES...

MIDDLE STAGE

LATE STAGE

EARLY STAGE

DIABETES

CARDIOVASCULAR

DISEASE

BEING POOR

RISK FACTOR

BEING A WOMAN

AGE >65

IS THERE A TREATMENT?

UNFORTUNATELY, NO.

BUT IT'S NOT HOPELESS.

STILL NO CURE, THOUGH

ACETYLCHOLINE

ACETYLCHOLINESTERASE INHIBITOR

SUPPORTIVE CARE

SUMMARY

ENGLISH STUDIES

Already the program has isolated a few dozen intriguing protein markers in blood and spinal fluid that may herald Alzheimer's disease and could help researchers identify high-risk individuals before symptoms set in.

ISOLATE cause (a person or place) to be or remain alone or apart from others.

MARKERS an object used to indicate a position, place, or route

HERALD a person or thing viewed as a sign that something is about to happen.

IDNTIFY establish or indicate who or what (someone or something) is.

OUR OPINIONS

its impact extends beyond the individuals diagnosed to their families and caregivers. so It's important to approach discussions about Alzheimer's with sensitivity and compassion, as the impact of the disease is profound and far-reaching. If you or someone you know is dealing with Alzheimer's, seeking support from healthcare professionals, support groups, and community resources can be valuable.

Alzheimer's is a really tough thing that happens to some people, especially older ones. It messes with their memory and thinking, and there's no easy fix for it. Scientists are trying hard to understand it better, but right now, it's a big challenge. It's important for us to be understanding and kind to those who have it and their families.