Alzheimer's DiseasePart of the Oxford Neurology Library series, this second edition of Alzheimer's Disease is a succinct and practical introduction to the diagnosis, evaluation and management of Alzheimer's disease. This practical pocketbook contains 14 fully updated chapters on key topics such as pathophysiology, epidemiology, pharmacological treatments, and psychological symptoms. The introduction of new chapters on atypical presentations, end-of-life issues, and case vignettes ensure the reader is fully equipped with the latest understanding of the possible causes of the disease, methods of diagnosis, and management techniques. Content is presented in a concise and easy to read format designed for quick reference, with helpful key points listed at the start of each chapter. |
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Contents
Contributors | 1922 |
Abbreviations | 1924 |
Plate | 1928 |
an overview | 1930 |
2 Pathophysiology of Alzheimers disease | 1936 |
3 Epidemiology of Alzheimers disease | 1946 |
4 Clinical course of Alzheimers disease | 1956 |
5 Atypical presentations of Alzheimers disease | 1964 |
8 Pharmacological treatment of Alzheimers disease | 1990 |
9 Managing behavioural and psychological symptoms in
Alzheimers disease | 2000 |
10 Caring for people with dementia towards and at the end of life | |
11 Supporting the person with dementia and the caregiver | |
12 Safety legal issues and driving | |
13 The planning of appropriate medical and social care in dementia | |
14 Case vignettes | |
6 Diagnosing Alzheimers disease in clinical practice | 1972 |
7 Disclosing the diagnosis of Alzheimers disease | 1984 |
Other editions - View all
Alzheimer's Disease: A Medical Companion Alistair S. Burns,Robert Howard,William Pettit No preview available - 1995 |
Common terms and phrases
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Bibliographic information
| Title | Alzheimer's Disease Oxford Neurology Library |
| Editors | Gunhild Waldemar, Alistair Burns |
| Edition | illustrated |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press, 2017 |
| ISBN | 0198779801, 9780198779803 |
| Length | 124 pages |
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