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The diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease

It is common for cognitive abilities to change slightly with age. However, if dementia is suspected, it is advisable to discuss this with a doctor. Around 50 million people worldwide live with dementia. The most common form is Alzheimer’s disease. It involves the build-up of proteins in...

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Dementia: What exactly is this disease?

More and more people are suffering from dementia. There are currently around 1.7 million people affected in Germany and around 40,000 more are diagnosed every year. The risk increases with age. What kind of illness is “dementia” anyway? Translated from Latin, dementia means...

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