Clinical Diagnosis and Management of Alzheimer's Disease

Name: Clinical Diagnosis and Management of Alzheimer's Disease
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ISBN: 9780750698450

ISBN-10: 0750698454

ISBN-13: 9780750698450

Edition: 4th

Authors: Serge Gauthier

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Book details

List price: $75.00
Edition: 4th
Publisher: Elsevier Science & Technology Books
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 400
Size: 8.00" wide x 10.25" long x 1.25" tall
Weight: 2.794
Language: English



Contributors


Preface to Second Edition


Preface to First Edition


Introduction to the disease process


Definitions and diagnostic criteria


Pathophysiology of the Alzheimer syndrome


Towards a unifying hypothesis of Alzheimer's disease: pathogenesis and pathophysiology


Diagnosis


Typical clinical features


Non-Alzheimer dementias


Neuropsychological assessment


Structural brain imaging in Alzheimer's disease


Functional brain imaging in Alzheimer's disease


Electrophysiological tests


Natural evolution


Prognostic factors


Global assessment measures in dementia


Cognition


Abnormal behaviour in Alzheimer's disease


Functional autonomy


Medical management


Mood and behaviour management


Symptomatic treatments for Alzheimer's disease


Stabilization approaches to Alzheimer's disease


Associated medical conditions and complications


Quality of life in Alzheimer's dementia


Community and institutional management


Support of families


Community-based formal support services


Institutional care


Ethical and legal issues


Determination of competence


Genetic counselling


Conclusion


The future diagnosis and management of Alzheimer's disease


Index