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In conclusion, many researchers from multiple disciplines are addressing AD at many levels, ranging from prevention, to cellular alterations, to treatment modalities, and coping and care giving with the consequences of the ravages left by the disease. Although much has been learned in the last several decades of active research, much remains to be learned. In its current status, AD is a chronic disease without a cure, which provides ample opportunities for nursing management throughout the course progression.
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