Minnesota: Scientists have recently discovered a new cause of memory loss known as Limbic-Predominant Amnestic Neurodegenerative Syndrome (LANS), which doctors often mistakenly diagnose as Alzheimer’s.
For decades, Alzheimer’s disease has been considered the primary cause of memory loss.
However, researchers have now found that other medical conditions can also produce symptoms similar to Alzheimer’s, particularly in older adults.
A new study by scientists at the Mayo Clinic has identified a syndrome called Limbic-Predominant Amnestic Neurodegenerative Syndrome.
This condition mimics Alzheimer’s but affects specific parts of the brain.The limbic system is the part of the brain responsible for memory, emotions, and behavior.
In this disease, degeneration primarily occurs in these specific limbic areas, unlike Alzheimer’s, which affects broader regions of the brain.
Damage to certain brain areas causes memory issues that may be mistakenly attributed to Alzheimer’s.
However, LANS progresses more slowly than Alzheimer’s and does not impair other cognitive functions.