Early-onset Alzheimer's linked to multiple health issues before diagnosis
A study found that people who developed Alzheimer's before 65 had more health problems in the five years before diagnosis. These issues were more common than in people without the disease.
This matters for early detection; the evidence comes from a study comparing patients with and without the condition.
- population
- people who developed Alzheimer's disease before the age of 65
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Study population
The research compared individuals who developed Alzheimer's before 65 with matched controls, focusing on health changes in the five years before diagnosis.
Health problems observed
Those who developed early-onset Alzheimer's had a wider range of health issues compared to controls, suggesting possible early indicators.
Common questions
What health problems were more common in early-onset Alzheimer's patients?
A wider range of health issues was observed in those who developed the disease before 65, compared to matched controls.
Sources
- Early-onset Alzheimer's disease shows different warning signs from established risk factors MedicalXpress · medicalxpress.com
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