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    Why Patients Delay Seeking an Early Diagnosis for Alzheimer’s Disease

    Why Patients Delay Seeking an Early Diagnosis for Alzheimer’s Disease

    FromFocus on Geriatric Medicine and Aging

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    Why Patients Delay Seeking an Early Diagnosis for Alzheimer’s Disease

    FromFocus on Geriatric Medicine and Aging

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    Released:
    Oct 2, 2016
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    Host: Matt Birnholz, MD


    More than half of those seeking a diagnosis for dementia have delayed going to their doctor by at least a year, according to a survey carried out by the Alzheimer’s Society of Great Britain. Dr. Matt Birnholz reports. Uncover the truth about Alzheimer's in the non-certified educational series, Alzheimer's Disease: Towards Earlier Detection
    Released:
    Oct 2, 2016
    Format:
    Podcast episode

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    As our population grows older, new medical innovations serve to preserve the symbiosis of the body and mind. Are novel therapies for Alzheimer's on the horizon? How do we approach joint replacement surgery for an active 92-year-old? What about research frontiers focused on promoting longevity? ReachMD gathers top medical experts and opinion leaders for a month-long discussion of geriatric medicine and the aging process.