Down Syndrome and Alzheimer"s Disease

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By the age of 40, nearly all people with Down syndrome have the plaques and tangles associated with Alzheimer’s disease. Michael Rafii, MD, PhD joins William Mobley, MD, PhD to discuss why this occurs, the prevalence and progression of Alzheimer’s disease, potential treatment models and current research affecting this predisposed population. Series: ""The Brain Channel"" [Show ID: 28468](Visit: http://www.uctv.tv)