Alzheimer's Disease

GPTKB entity

Statements (50)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf neurodegenerative disease
gptkbp:affects brain
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs gptkb:AD
gptkbp:associatedWith gptkb:tau_protein
gptkb:beta-amyloid
amyloid plaques
neurofibrillary tangles
gptkbp:category gptkb:dementia
neurological disorder
progressive disease
gptkbp:cause unknown
gptkbp:complication death
loss of independence
gptkbp:diagnosedBy brain imaging
clinical assessment
neuropsychological tests
biomarker tests
gptkbp:earlyOnset possible before age 65
gptkbp:firstDescribed gptkb:Alois_Alzheimer
1906
gptkbp:hasNoCure true
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Alzheimer's Disease
gptkbp:ICD-10_code gptkb:G30
gptkbp:MeSH_ID gptkb:D000544
gptkbp:namedAfter gptkb:Alois_Alzheimer
gptkbp:OMIM 104300
gptkbp:onset usually after age 65
gptkbp:prevalence affects millions worldwide
most common cause of dementia
gptkbp:primarySymptom behavioral changes
cognitive decline
memory loss
gptkbp:prognosis progressive
incurable
gptkbp:researchInterest biomarkers
disease-modifying therapies
genetics
prevention
gptkbp:riskFactor gptkb:APOE-e4_allele
gptkb:cardiovascular_disease
age
family history
genetics
head injury
gptkbp:treatment gptkb:memantine
acetylcholinesterase inhibitors
supportive care
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Chronic_Conditions
gptkb:Smell_Memory
gptkbp:bfsLayer 8