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Abstract
Scarmeas & Noriega De La Colina use the ancient Greek concepts of nosos (biological disease) and asthenia (functional decline) to frame the shift in Alzheimer’s disease diagnosis from clinical symptoms to biomarkers, calling for better public understanding of both biological presence and lived experience.
期刊介绍:
Brain, a journal focused on clinical neurology and translational neuroscience, has been publishing landmark papers since 1878. The journal aims to expand its scope by including studies that shed light on disease mechanisms and conducting innovative clinical trials for brain disorders. With a wide range of topics covered, the Editorial Board represents the international readership and diverse coverage of the journal. Accepted articles are promptly posted online, typically within a few weeks of acceptance. As of 2022, Brain holds an impressive impact factor of 14.5, according to the Journal Citation Reports.