Uploaded May 2017 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago

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John C. Morris, MD, Washington University neurologist at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, provides an inside look at the state of Alzheimer's disease research including diagnosis, treatment and medical advances on the horizon. He also outlines the history of Alzheimer's disease, including the first recorded case of the disease in 1901. Watch as Dr. Morris discusses potential prevention strategies and risk factors associated with Alzheimer's disease and see how Barnes-Jewish Hospital is at the forefront of care.

To learn more about Alzheimer’s and memory care at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, visit barnesjewish.org/Medical-Services/Neurology-Neurosurgery/Alzheimers-Memory-Disorders.

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