Author/Authors :
Özkay, Ümide Demir Anadolu Üniversitesi - Eczacilik Fakültesi - Farmakoloji AD, Turkey , Öztürk, Yusuf Anadolu Üniversitesi - Eczacilik Fakültesi - Farmakoloji AD, Turkey , Can, Özgür Devrim Anadolu Üniversitesi - Eczacilik Fakültesi - Farmakoloji AD, Turkey
Title Of Article :
Aging world s disease: Alzheimer s disease
Abstract :
Alzheimer s disease (AD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disease which is characterized by decreases in cognitive functions and abilities of daily life activities, behavioral changes and psychiatric symptoms. The prevalence of AD, causing significant decrease in patient s life quality and eventually to their death, is increasing gradually. In this review risk factors, diagnosis, clinical symptoms, physiopathology and treatment of AD, which becomes an important health problem for both Turkey and whole world, are summarized and recent investigations for new drug development related with this disease are reviewed.
NaturalLanguageKeyword :
lzheimer s disease , clinical symptoms , risk factors , physiopathology , treatment
JournalTitle :
Medical Journal Of Suleyman Demirel University
