Causes
Is age a risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease?
Yes
Three main Alzheimer’s symptoms
Memory loss, disorientation, changes in personality and behavior
What is the most common way to diagnose Alzheimer?
Neurological examinations
Alois Alzheimer's observations led to what?
Better pathogenetic understanding
Primary colors
Blue, red, yellow
What are some environmental factors that contribute to Alzheimer’s disease?
Head injuries, heart diseases, sedentary lifestyle
What is the most common cause of dementia?
Alzheimer’s disease
What are two tests that help detect changes in brain structure?
MRI or CT
What was the first thing he identified?
Genetic mutations with familiar forms of the disease
What is Mexico’s capital?
CDMX
Alzheimer is a neurodegenerative disorder characterized by?
Cognitive decline and memory loss
Can it be cured?
Currently, there is no know cure, however there are other options that help treat the symptoms
What measures protein levels?
Biomarker tests
Aloiz Alzheimer based his observations on what?
Of a patient with severe memory loss and brain abnormalities
Amazonas
Are genetic factor a significant role in Alzheimer’s disease?
Yes
What age group is more likely to experience Alzheimer’s disease?
Past age 65
What are some benefits of early diagnosis of Alzheimers’s disease?
It allows to identify treatable conditions
In what year was Alzheimer's discovered
1906
In what year did WW2 ended?
1945
Two of the most important causes of Alzheimer’s disease?
Genetic and environmental factors
What are some challenges individuals with Alzheimer’s disease may face?
No, it involves various medical analysis
Alzheimer’s disease was first described by?
Aloiz Alhzheimer
What does FIFA stands for?
International Federation of Association Football