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Dec 2023
13m 18s

Dementia vs Alzheimer's: Signs, symptoms...

American Medical Association
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Following National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month, the CDC shares what physicians and patients need to know about the disease. Lisa McGuire, PhD, lead epidemiologist at the CDC, discusses the importance of catching Alzheimer’s early, its risk factors and barriers to make Alzheimer’s screening more pervasive in primary care. American Medical Association ... Show More
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