Breakthroughs in Alzheimer’s Research: A Path to a More Promising Future?
Hareer Fatima,
Hussain Sohail Rangwala,
Faiza Riaz
et al.
Abstract:Background Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a widespread neurodegenerative disorder with a significant global impact, affecting approximately 50 million individuals, and projections estimate that up to 152 million people will be affected by 2050. AD is characterized by beta-amyloid plaques and tau tangles in the brain, leading to cognitive decline. Summary Recent research on AD has made significant strides, including the development of an “amyloid clock” biomarker that tracks AD progression through positron emissio… Show more
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