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Neurodegenerative Diseases
Neurodegenerative Diseases
Neurodegenerative diseases are a group of chronic diseases characterized by the loss of function and eventual death of neurons within the nervous system (neurodegeneration). No cures currently exist for neurodegenerative diseases, with each disease resulting in a gradual decline in specific mental and physical abilities, such as memory, speech, and movement, based on the regions of the nervous system in which neurons are lost.
Alzheimer's Disease
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common neurodegenerative disease and the leading cause of dementia worldwide, affecting an estimated 10 percent of individuals aged 65 or older. Alzheimer’s disease is characterized by the widespread loss of neurons within the cerebral cortex of the brain resulting in progressive memory loss and a decline in cognitive function over time.
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