Practical Guide to Dementia
Jeremy M. Brown(Author)
Butterworth-Heinemann (Publisher)
Book
Paperback/Softback
228 pages
978-0-7506-4646-8 (ISBN)
Description
Here's a practical and succinct reference on the diagnosis and treatment of dementia and the common neurological disorders of the central and peripheral nervous system. All aspects of this problem are covered - from its definition and relevant anatomy and physiology through its clinical features, diagnosis, and the available treatments - all based on today's best scientific and clinical knowledge. A reader-friendly format uses tables and illustrations to make the information easy to reference.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Elsevier Health Sciences
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
30 illustrations
ISBN-13
978-0-7506-4646-8 (9780750646468)
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Schweitzer Classification
Content
Introduction to dementia; The patient with dementia; Basic neuropsychometry; Common cortical syndromes; Alzheimer's disease; Frontotemporal dementia; Dementia with lewy bodies; Vascular dementia; Motor neuron disease dementia; Creutzfeldt jakob disease and other prior diseases; Psychiatric causes of dementia; Focal cortical degenerations; Treatable dementias, Rare causes of dementia; Genetics and dementia.