Alzheimer's Treatment with Lecanemab: Why your Genetic Profile (APOE) Matters
What is Alzheimer's disease and how does genetics play a role (APOE)? Alzheimer's disease is the most common form of dementia, responsible for between 60% and 80% of cases. It is considered a neurocognitive condition linked to aging, as its frequency increases markedly with age. In Western populations, it affects approximately [...]
How hereditary is Alzheimer's disease?
Alzheimer's is a complex disease and its onset and progression are influenced by a combination of genetic (how hereditary Alzheimer's is) and environmental (lifestyle) factors. In terms of genetic architecture, we can classify Alzheimer's into two main groups: It is important to note that, although genetic factors can increase the risk, [...]
Alzheimer's
What is Alzheimer's disease? Dementia, also called major neurocognitive disorder, encompasses a set of concurrent symptoms whose main symptom is severe cognitive impairment that affects the functioning and activities of daily living of those who suffer from it. Alzheimer's disease is the most common form of [...]