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When did Alzheimer's first start showing up? A Look into its Medical History

In 1906, German psychiatrist Dr. Alois Alzheimer documented the first case of what would become known as Alzheimer's disease. This moment is when Alzheimer's first started showing up as a distinct medical condition, separating it from the broader, often-dismissed concept of 'senile dementia'.

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Who was the first person to get Alzheimer's? The Story of Auguste Deter

Over 55 million people worldwide are currently living with Alzheimer's disease, a condition first described over a century ago. So, who was the first person to get Alzheimer's, marking the beginning of our understanding of this devastating disease? Her name was Auguste Deter, and her journey would become a landmark case in medical history.

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Who is the founder of Alzheimer's and the story behind the discovery?

In 1906, a German psychiatrist presented groundbreaking findings that would eventually give a name to a devastating neurological disease. For many, understanding who is the founder of Alzheimer's is the first step toward grasping the long and complicated history of dementia research.

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When did they first diagnose dementia? A look at history

While dementia-like symptoms were noted for centuries, the first official diagnosis based on underlying brain pathology occurred in the early 20th century. German psychiatrist Alois Alzheimer presented the case of his patient, Auguste Deter, a pivotal moment in understanding the disease.

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