| Classification and external resources | |
Comparison of a normal aged brain (left) and the brain of a person with Alzheimer's (right). Differential characteristics are pointed out.
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| ICD-10 | G30, F00 |
|---|---|
| ICD-9 | 331.0, 290.1 |
| OMIM | 104300 |
| DiseasesDB | 490 |
| MedlinePlus | 000760 |
| eMedicine | neuro/13 |
| MeSH | D000544 |
| GeneReviews | |
English： http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alzheimer's_disease
Chinese : http://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E9%98%BF%E5%85%B9%E6%B5%B7%E9%BB%98%E7%97%85
Alzheimer's disease (AD), also known in medical literature as Alzheimer disease, is the most common form of dementia.
There is no cure for the disease, which worsens as it progresses, and eventually leads to death.
It was first described by German psychiatrist and neuropathologist Alois Alzheimer in 1906 and was named after him.
Most often, AD is diagnosed in people over 65 years of age,[2] although the less-prevalent early-onset Alzheimer's can occur much earlier.
In 2006, there were26.6 million people worldwide with AD. Alzheimer's is predicted to affect 1 in 85 people globally by 2050.[3]
Although Alzheimer's disease develops differently for every individual, there are many common symptoms.[4]
Although Alzheimer's disease develops differently for every individual, there are many common symptoms.[4]
Early symptoms are often mistakenly thought to be 'age-related' concerns, or manifestations of stress.[5] I
n the early stages, the most common symptom is difficulty in remembering recent events, known as short term memory loss.
When AD is suspected, the diagnosis is usually confirmed with tests that evaluate behaviour and thinking abilities, often followed by a brain scan if available,[6] however, examination of brain tissue is required for a definitive diagnosis.
As the disease advances, symptoms can include confusion, irritability, aggression, mood swings, trouble with language, and long-term memory loss.
Gradually, bodily functions are lost, ultimately leading to death.[8]
Since the disease is different for each individual, predicting how it will affect the person is difficult.
AD develops for an unknown and variable amount of time before becoming fully apparent, and it can progress undiagnosed for years.
On average, the life expectancy following diagnosis is approximately seven years.[9]
Fewer than 3% of individuals live more than 14 years after diagnosis.[10]
The cause and progression of Alzheimer's disease are not well understood.
The cause and progression of Alzheimer's disease are not well understood.
Current treatments only help with the symptoms of the disease.
There are no available treatments that stop or reverse the progression of the disease.
As of 2012, more than 1,000 clinical trials have been or are being conducted to test various compounds in AD.[12]
Mental stimulation, exercise, and a balanced diet have been suggested as ways to delay cognitive symptoms (though not brain pathology) in healthy older individuals, but there is no conclusive evidence supporting an effect.[13]
It is classified as a neurodegenerative disorder.
Because AD cannot be cured and is degenerative, the person increasingly relies on others for assistance. The role of the main caregiver is often taken by the spouse or a close relative.[14]
Alzheimer's disease is known for placing a great burden on caregivers; the pressures can be wide-ranging, involving social, psychological, physical, and economic elements of the caregiver's life.[15][16][17] In developed countries, AD is one of the most costly diseases to society.
Dear all,
I have known someone died in about 6 months after doctors said she has Alzheimer's disease.
Her bio data and that of her children were written on a piece of paper which is pale yellowish were found in her step-son's possession by his ex-spouse while sorting out belonging.
He alleged that he has lots of belonging left behind after his sudden abandonment of his family.
His lawyers threatened the spouse with legal action if his alleged belonging are not returned!
Hahaha!
Sometimes, LAWYERS just use verbal threats to frighten those that have no inkling of what the Law can do, so they get frightened by the Harm threatened!
How can a person that has planned for years to discard his family or his perceived burden LEAVE possession of Import behind in a place that he planned to dump, agree?
This step-son also cast black-magic on his spouse and children and his business partners too!
So Black-magic constitutes the one and only PERFECT CRIME?
In the Sentient Realm, this might be so, because Black-magic Kills without Traces!
However, in actual fact, the Perpetuators will see the same return to them in magnitudes that is beyond Human Comprehension!
No one escape their own Karma, be it good or bad!
I have seen someone with signs & symptoms of Renal failure miraculously recovered after "healing" with "blessed" water. The master said she will die in the next 3-4 days if no one bring her to consult him.
She is a friend of mine and now is healthy and living a pretty happy life as a practicing Buddha's student. :)
Can we use good energy or universal energy to help those with Alzheimer's disease to be completely cure or reverse the degenerative process?
Base on theory of illnesses also being part of One's Karmic influences, WHY NOT? :)
These are unexplainable occurrences which we termed "MIRACLES"!
Cheers all
Om Guru Lian Sheng Siddhi Hom
Lama Lotuschef
Edited from Notes of Lotuschef
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