Opis: Memory Loss, Alzheimer's Disease, and Dementia - Paul Solomon, Andrew Budson

Memory Loss combines expert guidance, case studies, and diagnostic tests to help you effectively diagnose Alzheimer's disease and other common dementias. Drs. Andrew E. Budson and Paul R. Solomon cover the essentials of physical and cognitive examinations, laboratory and imaging studies, and the latest treatment approaches. The practical text, diagnostic tests, and online access to a downloadable image bank at www.expertconsult.com are the tools you need to consistently make accurate diagnoses. The cohesive text is an appealing blend of personal experience and clinical anecdotes, and is supported by a firm command of the rapidly changing clinical literature. The writing is crisp, lucid and, above all, practice-oriented . Budson and Solomon are especially adroit in identification of controversies, knowledge gaps, and areas in which diagnostic criteria are ill-defined or difficult to apply (eg, fluctuating cognition in dementia with Lewy bodies). Readers are not abandoned without guidance; ambiguities are resolved by confident descriptions of personal approaches to specific situations . The book is an incredible compilation of practical advice. ("Lancet Neurology," March 2012) "From the point of view of the busy clinician working in the trenches but looking for a practical and cutting-edge guide, Doraiswamy said he cannot think of a better book, noting, 'This is the clinical book of the year in our field.'" ("Alzheimer's Research Forum" review, December 2011) "Few books provide both a comprehensive review and a step-by-step guide. I strongly recommend this book to all those who treat patients with memory loss-physicians, social workers, psychologists, nurses-at every level of training and experience." - P. Murali Doraiswamy, M.D.(Professor & Head, Division of Biological Psychiatry, Duke University, and co-author of The Alzheimer's Action Plan) "Memory Loss: A Practical Guide for Clinicians provides the assessment, diagnostic and therapeutic insights clinicians need to provide exemplary care to memory impaired patients. Don't go to the clinic without it." - Jeffrey L. Cummings, M.D. (Director, Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health, The Andrea L. and Joseph F. Hahn MD Chair of Neurotherapeutics) "Designed for easy reference to satisfy the real time needs of clinicians in hectic clinical settings, I'm sure this volume will be dog-eared in short order given its clear no-nonsense style." - Neil W. Kowall, M.D. (Professor of Neurology and Pathology, Boston University School of Medicine, Director, Boston University Alzheimer's Disease Center, Chief, Neurology Service, Boston VA Healthcare System) "This book summarizes complex material in a manner that benefits clinical practitioners at all levels. This is an excellent addition to the library of professionals serving older adults." - Maureen K. O'Connor, (Psy.D., ABCN, Chief, Neuropsychology Service, Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial Veterans Hospital, Bedford, MA) "The book covers the daunting subject of the evaluation, differential diagnosis, and treatment of patients with dementing illnesses. All chapters start with a point-by-point summary of the content, rapidly orienting readers.Both authors are authorities in the area of neurodegenerative dementias. This is a very good addition to the books on dementias. It is written in a clear style. It will be very useful to readers who are students or generalists, but neurological or neuropsychiatric specialist may want more detail than this book provides." - Eric Gausche, MD(University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine), Doody's review service, rating - 4 Stars!SECTION I: EVALUATING THE PATIENT WITH MEMORY LOSS 1. Why Diagnose and Treat Memory Loss, Alzheimer's Disease, and Dementia? 2. Evaluating the Patient with Memory Loss or Dementia SECTION II: DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS OF MEMORY LOSS 3. Approach to the Patient with Memory Loss, Mild Cognitive Impairment, or Dementia 4. Alzheimer's Disease and Mild Cognitive Impairment due to Alzheimer's Disease 5. Dementia with Lewy Bodies (Including Parkinson's Disease Dementia) 6. Vascular Dementia and Vascular Cognitive Impairment 7. Primary Progressive Aphasia & Other Disorders of Speech 8. Frontotemporal Dementia 9. Progressive Supranuclear Palsy 10. Corticobasal Degeneration 11. Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus 12. Jakob-Creutzfeldt Disease 13. Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy 14. Other Disorders That Disrupt Memory SECTION III: TREATMENT OF MEMORY LOSS 15. Goals of Treatment of Memory Loss, Alzheimer's Disease, and Dementia 16. Cholinesterase Inhibitors 17. Memantine (Generic and Namenda XR) 18. Vitamins, Herbs, Supplements, and Anti-Inflammatories 19. Future Treatments of Memory Loss 20. Non-Pharmacological Treatment of Memory Loss SECTION IV: BEHAVIORAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL SYMPTOMS OF DEMENTIA 21. Evaluating the Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia 22. Caring For and Educating the Caregiver 23. Non-Pharmacological Treatment of the Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia 24. Pharmacological Treatment of the Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia SECTION V: ADDITIONAL ISSUES 25. Life Adjustments 26. Legal and Financial Issues 27. Special Issues ONLINE ONLY APPENDICES APPENDIX A: Cognitive Test and Questionnaire Forms, Instructions, and Normative Data APPENDIX B: Screening for Memory Loss APPENDIX C: Our Current Understanding of Memory

Szczegóły: Memory Loss, Alzheimer's Disease, and Dementia - Paul Solomon, Andrew Budson

Tytuł: Memory Loss, Alzheimer's Disease, and Dementia
Autor: Paul Solomon, Andrew Budson
Producent: Elsevier Science Publishers
ISBN: 9780323286619
Rok produkcji: 2015
Ilość stron: 276
Oprawa: Miękka

Recenzje: Memory Loss, Alzheimer's Disease, and Dementia - Paul Solomon, Andrew Budson