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PREPARE

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According to current estimates by Statista, how many people in Germany are newly diagnosed with dementia each year?

4.300

43.000

430.000

4.300.000

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Which term describes initial problems with thinking or memory?

Acute dementia

Subclinical depression

Mild cognitive impairment

brain shrinkage

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Can Alzheimer’s be detected before symptoms appear?

No, there are no suitable methods

Yes, via imaging

Yes, soon via blood test

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According to the Lancet Report, what helps prevent dementia?

Education

Healthy diet

Social contacts

All of the above

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What is a biomarker?

An objectively measurable biological characteristic (e.g., a protein)

A specific part of the genetic code

A person's physical characteristics (e.g., weight)

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What can a blood test reveal about the risk of Alzheimer’s disease?

Sure sign of Alzheimer's disease

Possible risk, no diagnosis

Prohibited by law everywhere

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Why is communicating probabilities ethically sensitive? (one of many ethical aspects)

Because the representation of percentages in medicine is regulated by law

Since many people cannot correctly assess a “30% risk”

Due to automatic storage in the electronic patient record

Since information <50% may not be disclosed

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Why can knowing that you have an increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease be psychologically stressful, even though you have no symptoms?

Because you must seek medical treatment immediatelyBecause you must seek medical treatment immediately

Because fears, uncertainty, or depressive reactions can arise

Because you are then legally obliged to inform relatives.

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What social dangers could arise if there were simple blood tests that indicated a risk of Alzheimer’s disease?

Perceived family/social pressure to get tested

All people will soon be required by law to get tested

Automatic transfer of test results to insurance companies/employers

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What is the main focus of the PREPARE project?

Development of new Alzheimer's drugs

Ethical reflection on the use of blood biomarkers by general practitioners

Construction of a new research laboratory for brain scans

Promoting the use of AI in Alzheimer's research

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What is the objective of the PREPARE project in terms of risk awareness?

Automatic diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease based on blood values

Information about drugs for the prevention of Alzheimer's disease

Support for informed decisions

Advertising for biomarker-based tests in the general population

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