E-Book, Englisch, 144 Seiten, E-Book
Jones Drug Treatment in Dementia
1. Auflage 2010
ISBN: 978-0-470-69819-8
Verlag: John Wiley & Sons
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: Adobe DRM (»Systemvoraussetzungen)
E-Book, Englisch, 144 Seiten, E-Book
ISBN: 978-0-470-69819-8
Verlag: John Wiley & Sons
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: Adobe DRM (»Systemvoraussetzungen)
This timely book reviews the current status of drug treatments in dementia, both in practice and in research. It commences with a brief overview of the dementia syndrome and provides guidance in making a diagnosis. It then focuses on treatment of the cognitive function, psychological and behavioural symptoms and co-existing diseases. Chapters devoted to measuring the effects and cost-effectiveness of anti-dementia drugs are included.
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Foreword.
Introduction.
Acknowledgements.
List of abbreviations.
1 The dementia syndrome.
2 Making the diagnosis.
3 Assessing the benefits of drug treatment in dementia.
4 Antidementia drugs.
5 Treatment of behavioural and psychological aspects ofdementia.
6 Treatment of other medical problems in dementia.
7 General treatment considerations.
8 Cost-effectiveness considerations.
9 The future.
Index.