What Is The Prognosis For Alzheimer's Disease?

Ronald Petersen, M.D., Ph.D., Director, Mayo Alzheimer's Disease Research Center, Mayo Clinic
May 4, 2009

Question: What is the prognosis for Alzheimer's disease?

Ronald Petersen, M.D., Ph.D., Mayo Clinic

Answer: I think the prospect for research in Alzheimer's disease is actually quite bright. We're on the threshold of making significant contributions now to treating the underlying cause of the disease.

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