Down Syndrome in a New Era for Alzheimer Disease
Michael S. Rafii, Juan Fortea
Abstract
This Viewpoint explains the genetic association between Alzheimer disease and Down syndrome and the negative impact of excluding people with Down syndrome from clinical trials on treatment for Alzheimer disease.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineDiseaseAlzheimer's diseaseDown syndromeClinical trialPsychiatryInternal medicineDown syndrome and intellectual disability researchChronic Disease Management StrategiesDementia and Cognitive Impairment Research