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  2. Childhood dementia - Wikipedia

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    The impact on life expectancy depends on the individual condition, [9] but is usually severe without treatment. [1] [3] It's estimated only 25–29% of people affected survive to adulthood, and only 10% to the age of 50. [1] The median life expectancy is around 9 years, and the average life expectancy is 16.3 years. [1]

  3. WHO Model List of Essential Medicines for Children - Wikipedia

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    The complementary items either require additional infrastructure such as specially trained health care providers or diagnostic equipment or have a lower cost–benefit ratio. [4] The first list for children was created in 2007, and the list is in its 9th edition as of 2023. [4] [5] [6] [7]

  4. Microgreen - Wikipedia

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    Microgreens have a long shelf life if stored and packaged properly. Optimal methods of storing and transporting microgreens are currently being studied. [ 13 ] Commercial microgreens are most often stored in plastic clamshell containers, which do not provide the right balance of oxygen and carbon dioxide for live greens to breathe.

  5. Alzheimer's disease - Wikipedia

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    The normal life expectancy for 60 to 70 years old is 23 to 15 years; for 90 years old it is 4.5 years. [227] Following AD diagnosis it ranges from 7 to 10 years for those in their 60s and early 70s (a loss of 13 to 8 years), to only about 3 years or less (a loss of 1.5 years) for those in their 90s.

  6. Alzheimer's vs. normal memory loss: here are 5 things to know ...

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    An estimated 6.5 million Americans age 65 and up are living with Alzheimer's disease. The progressive disease is devastating and can cause symptoms ranging from memory loss to seizures, according ...

  7. IHME noted that life expectancy gains nationwide are not keeping pace with other countries. The US’ global ranking is expected to decline to 66th in 2050 among 204 countries and territories.

  8. Early-onset Alzheimer's disease - Wikipedia

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    Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a neurodegenerative disease and the most common cause of dementia; it usually occurs in old age. Familial Alzheimer's disease (FAD or EOFAD for early onset) is an inherited and uncommon form of AD. Familial AD usually strikes earlier in life, defined as before the age of 65.

  9. Posterior cortical atrophy - Wikipedia

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    Posterior cortical atrophy (PCA), also called Benson's syndrome, is a rare form of dementia which is considered a visual variant or an atypical variant of Alzheimer's disease (AD). [ 1 ] [ 2 ] [ 3 ] The disease causes atrophy of the posterior part of the cerebral cortex , resulting in the progressive disruption of complex visual processing . [ 4 ]