1. Alzheimer's
... and heart disease, it is important to be examined by a doctor for a proper diagnosis. There is no well-accepted specific test to identify Alzheimer's Disease during a patient's lifetime. Therefore, doctors can diagnose Alzheimer's Disease only after they have ruled out all other possible causes ... of dementia. No one test can determine whether Alzheimer's actually exists, which is also the reason why a physician must administer an exhausting battery of tests before making ... an Alzheimer's diagnosis. A detailed patient and family history will be taken; a physical exam will be conducte...
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