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Alzheimer's Disease

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What is a neurofibrillary tangle related to Alzheimer's?

A neurofibrillary tangle is an accumulation of twisted protein fragments inside nerve cells. Neurofibrillary tangles are one of the characteristic...

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What is a PET scan for Alzheimer's?

A positron emission tomography (PET) scan is an imaging scan that measures the brain function.

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What is a special-care unit for people with Alzheimer's?

A special-care unit is a designated area of a residential care facility or nursing home that cares specifically for the needs of people with...

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What is acetylcholine related to Alzheimer's?

Acetylcholine is a chemical in the brain, called a neurotransmitter, that appears to be involved in learning and memory. Acetylcholine is greatly...

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What is aggression related to Alzheimer's?

Aggression is hitting, pushing, or threatening behavior that may occur when a caregiver tries to help an Alzheimer's patient with daily activities...

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What is Alzheimer's disease?

Alzheimer's disease is a progressive disease in which nerve cells in the brain become damaged and brain matter shrinks, resulting in impaired...

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What is an amyloid plaque in Alzheimer's?

Amyloid plaques are abnormal clusters of dead and dying nerve cells, other brain cells, and amyloid protein fragments.

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What is an assessment for Alzheimer's?

An assessment is an evaluation, usually performed by a doctor, of a person's mental, emotional, and social capabilities.

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What is atrophy related to Alzheimer's disease?

Atrophy is shrinking in size. It is often used to describe the loss of brain tissue seen in Alzheimer's disease during an autopsy.

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What is choline acetyltransferase (CAT) as it relates to Alzheimer's?

Choline acetyltransferase (CAT) is an enzyme that controls the production of acetylcholine. CAT appears to be depleted in the brains of individuals...

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What is differential diagnosis as it relates to Alzheimer's?

Differential diagnosis is the clinical evaluation of possible causes of dementia to rule out all other factors before settling on Alzheimer's disease...

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