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Genetic links reach through the family tree
Author(s)Elaine Duncan
Journal titleJournal of Dementia Care, vol 6, no 3, May - June 1998
Pagespp 28-30
KeywordsDementia ; Early ; Adults.
AnnotationThis is the first article of a series about the problems and issues facing younger people with dementia and their families. It looks at the genetic and family issues for younger persons with Familial Alzheimer's Disease (FAD). A person affected by FAD has a 50% chance of passing the affected gene on to their offspring. The effects of the uncertainty of at-risk family members who do not know whether they will develop FAD are discussed, as are issues related to genetic testing and counselling. (AKM).
Accession NumberCPA-9807096414 A
ClassmarkEA: 4J: SD

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