Fast Five Quiz: Alzheimer's Disease Differential Diagnosis and Workup

Jasvinder P. Chawla, MD, MBA; Shaheen E. Lakhan, MD, PhD, MS, MEd

February 10, 2023

Alzheimer's disease, a chronic, progressive neurodegenerative disease, is the most common form of dementia in developed countries, accounting for 60%-80% of cases worldwide and with a prevalence of approximately 6.5 million people over the age of 65 years in the United States. The burden on families, healthcare systems, and healthcare costs are expected to reach just under 1 trillion (USD) by 2050.

Because approximately 50 million people worldwide are living with dementia (a figure that is expected to reach 150 million by 2050), distinguishing Alzheimer's disease from other forms of dementia is essential to ensure early diagnosis and appropriate intervention.

How much do you know about the differential diagnosis and workup of Alzheimer's disease? Test your knowledge with this quick quiz.

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Cite this: Jasvinder P. Chawla, Shaheen E. Lakhan. Fast Five Quiz: Alzheimer's Disease Differential Diagnosis and Workup - Medscape - Feb 10, 2023.

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Shaheen E. Lakhan, MD, PhD, MS, MEd

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