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How dementia affects the brain, and how we’ll one day beat it
Aug 17, 2023
Tara Spires-Jones discusses different types of dementia, progression, and potential treatments, highlighting genetics' impact. Lifestyle changes, advancements in treatment, and hope for future research on halting dementia progression and restoring brain functions are explored.
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- Dementia encompasses various brain pathologies with distinct symptoms and regions affected.
- Early detection of dementia is challenging due to overlapping cognitive changes with age.
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Understanding the Types of Dementia
Dementia is not a single disease but an umbrella term for cognitive symptoms caused by various underlying brain pathologies. Alzheimer's disease is the most common form, accounting for approximately 60% of dementia cases. Other types include vascular dementia, frontotemporal dementia, and dementia with Lewy bodies. Each type affects different brain regions and presents distinct symptoms.
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