Neurologist, Dr. Dee Silver discusses terminology, testing, biomarkers, and treatment of memory loss diseases. Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia are frustrating conditions; but there is progress and hope. The Amyloid cascade is the accumulation of Beta-Amyloid protein in the brain, a hallmark of alzheimer’s disease. Treatment is focused on blocking Amyloid formation, reducing its amount, reducing its aggregation, or clearing it.
Series: “MDTV (Medical Doctor Television)
” [3/2008] [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 14220]

Duration : 0:29:1

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