
Neurology
Alzheimer's Falls More Heavily on Women Than on Men
Distinct biological and genetic factors may shape how it progresses in women—and understanding them could be crucial to prevention, diagnosis and treatment
Heather M. Snyder, Ph.D. is Senior Director of Medical and Scientific Operations, at the Alzheimer's Association
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