Andrew E.Budson,Paul R.Solomon
Memory Loss, Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia: A Practical Guide for Clinicians
Memory Loss, Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia: A Practical Guide for Clinicians
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Memory Loss, Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia, 3rd Edition is a comprehensive and easy-to-read resource for clinicians working with the elderly, covering physical and cognitive examinations, laboratory and imaging studies, diagnostic tests, and treatment approaches. It includes real-world case studies and access to over two dozen videos to illustrate common tests, clinical signs, and diagnostic features.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 336 pages
Publication date: 05 July 2021
Publisher: Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
Memory Loss, Alzheimer's Disease, and Dementia, 3rd Edition, is a comprehensive and user-friendly resource for neurologists, psychiatrists, geriatricians, and healthcare professionals who work with the elderly. Written by clinical experts Drs. Andrew Hudson and Paul Solomon, this edition provides a thorough exploration of the physical and cognitive examinations, laboratory and imaging studies, and diagnostic tests necessary for diagnosing and treating dementia and related illnesses.
The book offers in-depth coverage of clinically useful diagnostic tests, including amyloid imaging scans such as florbetapir (Amyvid), flutemetamol (Vizamyl), and florbetaben (Neuraceq), which can detect amyloid plaques in living brains. It also includes new tau scans and discusses key topics such as chronic traumatic encephalopathy, primary age-related tauopathy (PART), and limbic-predominant, age-related TDP-43 encephalopathy (LATE). The book incorporates current National Institute on Aging-Alzheimer's Association and DSM-5 criteria for Alzheimer's disease and mild cognitive impairment, demonstrating how to use diagnostic tests effectively.
In addition to its comprehensive content, the book features real-world case studies that facilitate the management of both common and uncommon conditions. It includes new chapters on Alzheimer's look-alikes and posterior cortical atrophy, providing valuable insights into these conditions. The book also includes access to more than two dozen videos that illustrate common tests, clinical signs, and diagnostic features, enhancing the learning experience for readers.
The enhanced eBook version of the book is included with the purchase, allowing readers to access all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices. This convenient feature enhances accessibility and allows for seamless integration of learning materials into clinical practice.
Overall, Memory Loss, Alzheimer's Disease, and Dementia, 3rd Edition, is an indispensable resource for healthcare professionals who want to stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in the field of dementia and related illnesses. With its comprehensive coverage, practical insights, and user-friendly format, this book empowers practitioners to make accurate diagnoses, develop effective treatment plans, and provide optimal care to their elderly patients.
Weight: 526g
Dimension: 229 x 427 x 15 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780323795449
Edition number: 3 ed
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