[Miren Altuna on Alzheimer's disease and Down's syndrome]

Neurologist Miren Altuna Azkargorta investigates degenerative brain diseases, especially Alzheimer’s. Lately, he has talked about the advances that have been made: diagnosis, treatment... With regard to the latter, he would stress the importance of healthy living habits. In addition, Down's syndrome will also be mentioned. In fact, all people with Down syndrome, if they live long enough, will develop Alzheimer’s.

A talk given as part of the cycle "Women in the Light of Scientists", organized jointly by Elhuyar and Donostia Kultura.