Abstract:Abstract. Alzheimer's is the most common cause of dementia and accounts for about 60-80% of all dementia cases. Most patients are 65 years of age or older and the percentage of people with Alzheimer's increases dramatically with age. In addition to having a direct impact on health, Alzheimer's also has a very significant social impact, causing a substantial reduction in the quality of life for patients, family members, and health workers. Despite the magnitude of the impact caused by Alzheimer's, until now pha… Show more
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