Fall 2014 – Alzheimer’s Disease: A Clinical and Basic Science Review

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Alzheimer’s Disease: A Clinical and Basic Science Review. 

Author: Igor O. Korolev

Author Affiliations: College of Osteopathic Medicine and Neuroscience Program, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, USA

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Corresponding Author: Igor O. Korolev; korolevi[at]msu.edu

Key Words: Alzheimer’s disease; mild cognitive impairment; dementia; neurodegeneration; neuroimaging; biomarkers.

Abstract: Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is the most common cause of dementia in older adults and an important public health problem. The purpose of this review article is to provide a brief introduction to AD and the related concept of mild cognitive impairment (MCI). The article emphasizes clinical and neurobiological aspects of AD and MCI that medical students should be familiar with. In addition, the article describes advances in the use of biomarkers for diagnosis of AD and highlights ongoing efforts to develop novel therapies.

Published on date: September 31, 2014

Senior Editor: Liza Gill

Junior Editor: Timothy Smith

DOI: Pending

Citation: Korolev IO. Alzheimer’s Disease: A Clinical and Basic Science Review.  Medical Student Research Journal. 2014;4(Fall):24-33.

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