In the 1980s, the AIDS epidemic unfolded at Walter Reed Medical Center, leading to years of research and treatment development. Today, HIV is manageable. Now, Alzheimers disease presents a similar challenge, with a silent phase and recent breakthroughs in early detection through a blood test. Early interventions, including FDA-approved therapies and lifestyle changes, are showing promise. A unified response, akin to the HIV/AIDS crisis, is needed to update policies and expand access to early detection and treatment, transforming Alzheimers into a manageable condition.
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