Atlas of Alzheimer's Disease

1. Auflage 2007
ISBN: 978-0-415-39045-3
Verlag: CRC Press

Buch, Englisch, 166 Seiten, Format (B × H): 216 mm x 279 mm, Gewicht: 1860 g

The last 20 years have brought unprecedented new knowledge to our understanding of Alzheimer's disease (AD) and for the first time, approved symptomatic treatments. Authored by one of the world's leading authorities on the management of AD and related dementias, this highly illustrated Atlas of Alzheimer’s Disease describes the colorful history of the illness, its neuropathological basis from structural brain imaging and post-mortem studies, and its devastating effects on perception, cognition, communication, and social behavior.

In addition to an accurate and detailed historical perspective, the book provides a state-of-the-art review of current working hypotheses, diagnostic approaches, and treatments of AD. Many tables and illustrations help readers comprehend the scientific information provided, and the book places great emphasis on the increasingly identifiable risk factors for development of the disease, with a view towards prevention.

Zielgruppe

Professional Reference

Autoren/Hrsg.

Feldman, Howard

Fachgebiete

• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Klinische und Innere Medizin Neurologie, Klinische Neurowissenschaft
• Sozialwissenschaften Soziologie | Soziale Arbeit Altersgruppen Alterssoziologie
• Sozialwissenschaften Soziologie | Soziale Arbeit Soziale Gruppen/Soziale Themen Invalidität, Krankheit und Abhängigkeit: Soziale Aspekte
• Sozialwissenschaften Soziologie | Soziale Arbeit Spezielle Soziologie Gesundheitssoziologie, Medizinsoziologie
• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Klinische und Innere Medizin Geriatrie, Gerontologie

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Preface. Historical aspects. Epidemiology (world view). Clinical diagnosis. Neuropathology. Neuroimaging. Prevention Treatment Future

Über Autor(innen)

Howard Feldman is Professor and Head, Department of Neurology, and Director, Clinic for Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, CANADA.