Journal of Alzheimers Disease & Parkinsonism
Open Access

Abstract

Decades ago, â�?�?senilityâ�? was considered a normal part of aging. Scientists and societies have come a long way to understand that cognitive impairments are indeed abnormal. Dementia is a detrimental condition that affects substantial number of individuals worldwide. Despite having ongoing heavyweight research being conducted in prominent laboratories, significant knowledge gaps regarding the pathogenesis remain and that there is not a single convincing therapeutic strategy thus far! The current deficiency of achievement in conquering dementia would prompt many to thinkâ�?¦ â�?�?where have we gone wrong?â�? This presentation will discuss the possible pitfalls and hopes in our fierce battle with the â�?�?mind-robbing demonâ�?.

Biography

Email: acklaw@hku.hk