The article written in the Wall Street Journal on August 28th, 2012 states that there have been many false diagnosis of Alzheimer's in patients suffering from confusion, memory loss and personality changes!
Please read the article:
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10000872396390444327204577615353048888094.html
New studies have also shown that symptoms similar to Alzheimer's can be side effects from commonly used drugs such as antihistimatines, sleeping pills, painkillers, and others! Exposures to high levels of iron, lead and copper can also cause symptoms related to Alzheimer's.
To really be tested properly, a new form of PET scan can confirm "amyloid buildup" in the brain. This test can be done on the living as well. A negative PET scan can rule out Alzheimer's so doctors can search for other explanations of patients suffering from similar Alzheimer's symptoms. This is good news.
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