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Clinical
Diagnosis and Management of Alzheimers Disease
Serge
Gauthier
400 pages, 9 3/4"
x 7 1/2", softcover
2000, CRC
Press/Taylor & Francis
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This book covers the
entire spectrum of Alzheimer's disease. An international panel
of experts explore the assessment and treatment of the AD patient.
They cover topics such as diagnostic criteria, major clinical
scales used, imaging and laboratory studies, medical management,
home care resources, legal and ethical issues, and terminal care.
The practical approach encouraged by the editors is evident in
the concisely and succinctly written chapters that provide useful
tips on managing patients. The book contains both color and black
and white illustrations and tables that make key points easily
accessible.
Table
of Contents
INTRODUCTION
TO THE DISEASE PROCESS. Definitions and Diagnostic Criteria.
Pathophysiology of the Alzheimer Syndrome. Toward a Unified 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 Behavioral Management. Symptomatic
Treatment 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 Treatment of Alzheimer's Disease.
Reviews
"A major strength of this book is that it
combines a discussion of the current and future possibilities
in drug treatment with balanced reviews of the management of Alzheimer's
disease" —New England Journal of Medicine
"This
book is a valuable contribution to the literature on Alzheimer's
disease."—Brain
"…one
of the best texts available and is recommended to all neurologists
with an interest in dementing disorders." —Neurology
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