Alzheimer's is a disease marked primarily by memory loss, confusion, and poor judgment. This eMedTV article discusses the brain changes associated with this condition, as well as risk factors, symptoms, and related statistics.
Though the exact causes of Alzheimer's disease are unknown, this eMedTV article explores certain factors that may increase the risk of developing Alzheimer's. These risk factors include: age, family history, genetics, and possibly high blood pressure.
Scientists are currently studying the role genes play in the development of Alzheimer's disease. This eMedTV article takes an in-depth look at Alzheimer's and genes, including a discussion of the APOE e4 gene, which is a risk factor for Alzheimer's.
Early signs of Alzheimer's disease can include forgetting how to do activities that were previously done with ease and regularity. This eMedTV article discusses early signs of Alzheimer's disease and where to go for diagnosis of memory disorders.
People with Alzheimer's symptoms may have trouble remembering recent events, activities, or familiar names. This eMedTV page discusses these and other signs and symptoms of Alzheimer's, such as language problems, anxiousness, and wandering from home.
Tests that doctors use when diagnosing Alzheimer's include brain scans, medical tests, and memory tests. This eMedTV segment discusses these aspects of the diagnostic process in detail.
As this eMedTV segment explains, Alzheimer's disease has three stages (mild, moderate, and severe). This article describes symptoms associated with each stage of the disease.
Although no treatment can cure Alzheimer's disease, medications can help relieve symptoms temporarily. This eMedTV article offers an in-depth look at the different treatment options available for the various stages of this disease.
Five brands of Alzheimer's disease medication are approved to help control a person's symptoms. This eMedTV page covers the action, dosing, and side effects of each Alzheimer's disease medication: Razadyne, Exelon, Aricept, Cognex, and Namenda.
This eMedTV article provides a detailed look at methods that may prevent Alzheimer's. For example, living a healthy lifestyle and engaging in intellectually stimulating activities may help control risk factors related to the condition.
Much research over the past decade has focused on a possible link between Alzheimer's disease and aluminum. This eMedTV page explores Alzheimer's research and the most common sources of aluminum intake -- food, drinking water, and pharmaceuticals.
This eMedTV article looks at Alzheimer's research currently under way, including studies investigating the role genetics plays in this disease. Other research is being conducted on medications that may be used to treat Alzheimer's.
