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Alzheimer's disease refers to a progressive, irreversible disease characterized by degeneration of the brain cells and commonly leading to severe dementia.
Alzheimer’s-type dementia refers to a chronic progressive disorder that begins with mild memory loss, progressing to deterioration of intellectual functioning, personality changes, and speech and language problems; this type accounts for more than 50 percent of all dementias
Amacrine cells refer to neuron that transmits signals laterally in the retina. Amacrine cells Synapse with bipolar cells and ganglion cells.
Along with horizontal cells, Amacrine c
Along with horizontal cells, Amacrine c
Amae Health is a psychiatry-led integrated care provider specializing in outpatient services for individuals with severe mental illnesses, such as schizophrenia, psychosis, mania, suicidality, and bipolar disorder. Founded in 2022 by Sonia García and Stas Sokolin, the organization focuses on delivering comprehensive, in-person care through its clinics, aiming to address the complex needs of marginalized and underserved populations.
Amantadine is a synthetic antiviral agent that also has strong antiparkinsonian properties. It is sold in the United States under the brand name Symmetrel, and is also available under