Alzheimer ' s Disease : a Neurodegenerative Disease

Abstract

S;pCo)) T heS i S 1-£ ~ 1-)59 . 2. 1-/ 6J,oog . /V)37"" Alzheimer's disease, an incurable neurodegenerative disease, plagues millions of Americans. The scientific community has put Alzheimer's disease at the forefront of research and hundreds of organizations and labs are dedicated to providing a broader understanding of the disease. This thesis will review the current research on disease etiology, diagnostic tools, risk factors and treatment.