Should AD stand for Alzheimer's disease, or for Auguste Deter, the patient whose case was first described?

Should AD stand for Alzheimer's disease, or for Auguste Deter, the patient whose case was first described?

Auguste Deter was born 175 years ago on May 16, 1850. Though the story of her life is not widely known, it should be. Through her suffering and dignity, Deter puts a much-needed human face on the tragedy of Alzheimer's disease (AD), one of the most important medical problems currently confronting humankind. Auguste Deter reminds us that AD is a disease of people, not proteins.

Should AD stand for Alzheimer’s disease, or for Auguste Deter, the patient whose case was first described?

Alzheimer's disease is named for Alois Alheimer (left), but his patient, Auguste Deter (right), should not be overlooked. (Wikimedia Commons) Auguste Deter was born 175 years ago on May 16, 1850. Though the story of her life is not widely known, it should be. Through her suffering and dignity, Deter puts a much-needed human face on the tragedy of Alzheimer’s disease (AD), one of the most important medical problems currently confronting humankind…

A Neurologist's History of First Known Alzheimer’s Patient Auguste Deter

Should “AD” stand for Alzheimer’s disease, or for Auguste Deter, the patient whose case was first described? Neurologist Donald Weaver explores the history. Auguste... The post A Neurologist’s History of First Known Alzheimer’s Patient Auguste Deter appeared first on Being Patient.