World Alzheimer's Day, observed on 21st September every year, is a global campaign to raise awareness about Alzheimer's disease and reduce its stigma. This year marks the 10th anniversary of World Alzheimer's Month According to surveys, two out of three people globally have little or no knowledge of Alzheimer's disease and related dementia. This year's theme is "Know Dementia, Know Alzheimer's." This year we bring you a unique case of Early-onset Alzheimer’s disease (EOAD). What is Early-onset Alzheimer’s disease?
Early-onset Alzheimer's disease (EOAD), which accounts for 5% of all cases of Alzheimer's disease (AD), has a 1.6-year average delay-diagnosis when compared to late-onset AD. Atypical EOAD encompasses a wide range of clinical phenotypes; primary progressive aphasia (PPA) is rarely the first symptom of associated dementia syndromes. Molecular imaging studies in patients with…
