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Redefining Alzheimer's.

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  • Author(s): HERCHER, LAURA (AUTHOR)
  • Source:
    Scientific American. Feb2025, Vol. 332 Issue 2, p56-61. 6p. 1 Cartoon or Caricature.
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    • Subject Terms:
      GENETIC Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008; MEDICAL ethics; DISEASE risk factors; ALZHEIMER'S disease; MEDICAL personnel
    • Abstract:
      A recent article in Scientific American discusses the redefinition of Alzheimer's disease based on underlying biology rather than clinical symptoms. The article highlights the use of biomarkers to predict Alzheimer's up to 15 years before symptoms appear, leading to controversial guidelines for diagnosis. The potential implications of early diagnosis, including social, ethical, and financial concerns, are explored, along with the impact on individuals and families. The article raises questions about the use of biomarkers for diagnosis and the need for better treatments before widespread testing is recommended. [Extracted from the article]
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