ALZHEIMER'SDISEASE Chemische Eigenschaften,Einsatz,Produktion Methoden
Biologische Funktion
Alzheimer’s disease, the most prevalent form of dementia,
afflicts approximately 10% of the population over
age 65. The cardinal features of Alzheimer’s disease are
progressive loss of memory and disordered cognitive
function. Alterations in behavior and a decline in lan-guage function can also be observed in the early stages of
Alzheimer’s disease. The impairment in cognitive abilities
occurs gradually, with the loss of short-term memory
generally preceding loss of long-term distant memory. In
the advanced stages, the individual may not recognize
spouse or children, and the levels of arousal and alertness
are severely impaired. Other signs of Alzheimer’s disease
include reduced verbal fluency, naming deficits, and impairment
of speech exemplified by failure to arrange
words in proper order (dysphasia). Ultimately, with progression
of the disease, motor function is impaired and
the patient may fall into a vegetative state. Death is usually
associated with complications of immobility (e.g.,
pneumonia or pulmonary embolism).
ALZHEIMER'SDISEASE Upstream-Materialien And Downstream Produkte
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