Super-Ageing: Characteristics, genetics and cognitive development in the elderly

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In this episode:

  • Understand which cohort is defined as a cognitive super-ager
  • Characteristics that are consistent across super-agers in systematic review studies
  • Role of APOE e4 allele as well other alleles in potential causes of Alzheimer’s Disease
  • Future immunotherapy options

 

Expert: Dr Alice Powell, Neurologist & Geriatrician

Host: Dr Marita Long, GP and Medical Educator

Total time: 28 mins

 

Last Updated: 31 Oct, 2024

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