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Our Diagnosis/Genetics section explains what procedures to expect for a diagnosis of early onset Alzheimer disease. EOAD is often missed or misdiagnosed; we provide the story of one couple's experience. This section also describes the pros and cons of the different kinds of genetic testing available and present interviews with people who have opted for or against predictive testing. In addition, we provide a cautionary interview with a genetic counselor and a blueprint of an appropriate genetic counseling protocol that interested candidates should expect as they consider whether to take this step.

Diagnosis

• Diagnosis of Early Onset Alzheimer Disease

• Sidebar: Pushing the Envelope on Early Diagnosis
• Interview: Diagnostic Odyssey
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• Genetics
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• Genetic Testing and Counseling for Early Onset Familial AD
• Sidebar: The Specter of Suicide
• Sidebar: Taking the Plunge into Genetic Testing
• Interview with Jennifer Williamson
• Interview: One Man's Forward Approach
• Protocol for Predictive Testing
• Formal Guidelines Issued for Alzheimer's Genetic Testing

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