Decades before the onset of mild cognitive impairment (MCI), amyloid beta (Aβ) begins accumulating in the brain and contributing to neurodegeneration. In the amyloid cascade model of AD, the continuous accumulation of Aβ underlies the irreversible, ongoing nature of neurodegeneration within AD1.
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Challenges and solutions for a timely
diagnosis of AD
Viewing time: 8 minutes 40 seconds
Speaker: Dr. Malaz Boustani
Watch this presentation to understand the benefits of an early diagnosis and the challenges primary care providers face in achieving this. As part of this presentation, Dr. Boustani summarizes unmet needs in the current clinical care pathway for AD and possible solutions on the horizon to address these.
Patient and caregiver barriers to a timely
diagnosis of AD
Viewing time: 8 minutes 30 seconds
Speaker: Dr. Malaz Boustani
In this presentation, Dr. Boustani discusses the factors that influence an individual’s acceptance of dementia screening and the negative impact of societal stigma on early diagnosis of AD and defines the key changes needed to address these challenges and prepare healthcare systems for the timely detection of AD.
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References
- Hampel H, et al. Mol Psychiatry. 2021;26(10):5481–5503.