Research (40 points):
Name of the CD; include acronym or other referenced names, if applicable (1 pt.) There are many different names and acronyms used for Alzheimer’s. The most common names, also the names used in Still Alice, are Alzheimer’s disease or Alzheimer’s Dementia (AD). Some other names include Alzheimer’s Sclerosis, Alzheimer’s Syndrome.
Etiology (1 pt.) Alzheimer’s is a disease where the brain cells start to die. The brain size shrinks while inclusions in nerve tissue called plaques and tangles increase. Alzheimer’s is still very unclear and not fully understood by scientists and doctors. Most scientists believe it is a combination of genetics, lifestyle, and the environment. Five percent of diagnosed cases are proved to
Name of the CD; include acronym or other referenced names, if applicable (1 pt.) There are many different names and acronyms used for Alzheimer’s. The most common names, also the names used in Still Alice, are Alzheimer’s disease or Alzheimer’s Dementia (AD). Some other names include Alzheimer’s Sclerosis, Alzheimer’s Syndrome.
Etiology (1 pt.) Alzheimer’s is a disease where the brain cells start to die. The brain size shrinks while inclusions in nerve tissue called plaques and tangles increase. Alzheimer’s is still very unclear and not fully understood by scientists and doctors. Most scientists believe it is a combination of genetics, lifestyle, and the environment. Five percent of diagnosed cases are proved to