Subtypes of Alzheimer's disease : questions, controversy, and meaning

• The distribution of Alzheimer's disease (AD) tau pathology varies systematically and causes a diverse array of syndromes. This forum article provides a brief overview of key controversies in untangling the complexity of AD subtypes, explores potential causes of AD variability in the population, and discusses clinical relevance and future directions of research into AD heterogeneity.

Subject headings

MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP  -- Klinisk medicin -- Neurologi (hsv//swe)

MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES  -- Clinical Medicine -- Neurology (hsv//eng)

Keyword

atypical

controversy

heterogeneity

pathology

tau

variants

Publication and Content Type

art (subject category)

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