An Analysis of Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer’s is a highly aggressive neurodegenerative disease that effects executive function of the brain. This disease was discovered by Alois Alzheimer through a series of observations and dissections. A patient may be diagnosed if showing symptoms such as dementia, confusion, paranoia, and restlessness. The build up of beta-amyloid plaques and tau tangles in the portions of the brain that are correlated with memory are characteristic of this disease. Many other things have been thought to contribute to the cognitive decline of one presenting with Alzheimer’s, including genetic markers that may increase one’s risk of developing this disease. Preventive measures can be taken in order to potentially slow progressive or delay onset on Alzheimer’s, however there is only one immunotherapy medication that has been approved for its disease-modifying effects.
BIOL 499 – Senior Capstone
Paul Allee
1:00pm – 1:30pm P103