Marwan Sabbagh

Oct 16, 2023 | jamanetwork.com | Ronald Petersen |Sandra Weintraub |Marwan Sabbagh

A New Framework for Dementia Nomenclature Abstract Importance  Nomenclature in the field of neurodegenerative diseases presents a challenging problem. Inconsistent use of terms such as Alzheimer disease and dementia has compromised progress in clinical care, research, and development of therapeutics. Dementia-associated stigma further contributes to inconsistent and imprecise language.