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"textContent": "Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a neurodegenerative disorder that takes away a person's memory, thinking skills, and eventually the ability to perform basic tasks. A recent study has provided further evidence that the disease could be transmitted through rare childhood medical treatments that are no longer used today.",
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