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Alzheimer's Disease

Published November 28, 2008, 8:34 pm, New York Times

Alzheimer's disease (AD), one form of dementia , is a progressive, degenerative brain disease. It affects memory, thinking, and behavior. Memory impairment is a necessary feature for the diagnosis of this or any type of dementia.

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