Researchers discover what may be earliest stage of Alzheimer's disease

This study presents the toxic, sticky amyloid protein as part of Alzheimer's disease -- the earliest precursor before symptoms arise. If Alzheimer's prevalence estimates were to include this " preclinical stage " before symptoms arise, the number of those affected would more than double from the current estimate of 5.4 million Americans, the study stated.
Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news