The Patient Experience: From Symptoms to Diagnosis of Alzheimer Disease

The expert panel offers comprehensive insights on the patient journey for people with Alzheimer disease, highlighting symptoms, challenges, and the diagnostic process.

EP: 1.The Clinical and Economic Implications of Alzheimer Disease Across Patients, Families, and the Health Care System

EP: 2.Recent Insights into the Pathophysiology of Alzheimer Disease

EP: 3.Genetic Aspects of Alzheimer Disease

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EP: 4.The Patient Experience: From Symptoms to Diagnosis of Alzheimer Disease

EP: 5.Potential Consequences of Early Diagnosis of Alzheimer Disease

EP: 6.Criteria for Diagnosing Alzheimer Disease and the Role of Testing

EP: 7.Exploring the Economic Impact of Advanced Approaches for Diagnosing Alzheimer Disease

EP: 8.Clinical Impact of the Introduction of Disease-Modifying Treatments for Alzheimer Disease

EP: 9.Clinical Decision-Making for Alzheimer Disease Management

EP: 10.Cost, Value, and Affordability of Treatment for Alzheimer Disease

EP: 11.Advancements in Alzheimer Disease Treatment: Emerging Drug Candidates

EP: 12.Exploring the Influence of Administration Routes on Medical Costs and Caregiver Burden

EP: 13.Payer Coverage Considerations for New Treatments for Alzheimer Disease

EP: 14.Concluding Remarks: Impact of Alzheimer Disease, Promising Treatments in Development, and Future Outlook

1. [Dr Nair] Please describe the current patient journey for a patient with AD.Walk us through how and to which provider a patient may initially present and then how long before a patient receives a diagnosis. 

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