The Peter Attia Drive

The Peter Attia Drive

#164 - Amanda Smith, M.D.: Diagnosing, preventing, and treating Alzheimer's disease, and what we can all learn from patients with dementia

Jun 7, 2021 · 02:01:48

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Dr. Smith discusses recognizing, defining, and diagnosing dementia.
ApoE genotype's significance and differentiating dementia types are explored.
Passion for geriatric psychiatry and supporting dementia patients is shared.

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Amanda Smith

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M.D.: Diagnosing

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