Understanding the mechanics of the world's most common cause of dementia
In short: With over 40 million people affected globally, Alzheimer's disease remains one of medicine's greatest challenges. This video explores how the disease progresses through the brain and the ongoing scientific search for a cure.
Discovered more than a century ago, Alzheimer's disease is a complex and destructive condition. Ivan Seah Yu Jun details the various phases of the disease and how it impacts brain function.
Despite a century of study, researchers are still working to find an effective cure for this widespread condition.
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