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Alzheimer's disease /

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Dash, Paul, 1954-
Otros Autores: Villemarette-Pittman, Nicole, 1976-
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: New York, N.Y. : Demos, ©2005.
Colección:American Academy of Neurology Press, Quality of Life Guide Series.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • 1. Understanding dementia and Alzheimer's disease
  • 2. Normal aging versus Alzheimer's
  • 3. How memory works
  • 4. Diagnosis of dementia
  • 5. Stages and prognosis in Alzheimer's
  • 6. Alzheimer's versus other causes of dementia
  • 7. Anatomy and biochemistry in Alzheimer's
  • 8. Alzheimer's, depression, and other neuropsychiatric symptoms
  • 9. Medications for Alzheimer's disease
  • 10. Treatments for behavioral symptoms and other complications of Alzheimer's
  • 11. Alternative treatments for Alzheimer's
  • 12. Preventing Alzheimer's disease
  • 13. Practical issues for the patient and family
  • 14. Transition of care
  • 15. Care for the caregiver
  • 16. The future of Alzheimer's research and treatment
  • Glossary
  • Abbreviations.