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Memory disorders are disorders of cognition, the ability to reason, remember, make decisions and communicate. and are the result of damage to neuroanatomical structures that hinders the storage, retention and recollection of memories. Memory disorders can be progressive, including Alzheimer's disease, or they can be immediate including disorders resulting from head injury.
Many conditions and diseases result in or cause memory loss. However, not all are the primary cause of death, but may contribute to the death or it's primary cause.
Memory disorders can be caused by one or more factors, including:
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