Alzheimer Disease : Neuropsychology and Pharmacology /

Alzheimer disease (AD) has become the most common form of dementia in industrialized countries and represents an increasing burden at the economic, social and medical level. In discussing both the biological aspects of AD as well as the cognitive functions involved, <STRONG>Alzheimer Disease -...

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Main Author: Emilien, Gérard
Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Other Authors: Durlach, Cécile, Minaker, Kenneth Lloyd, Winblad, Bengt, Gauthier, Serge, Maloteaux, Jean-Marie
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Basel : Birkhäuser Basel : Imprint : Birkhäuser, 2004.
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Summary:Alzheimer disease (AD) has become the most common form of dementia in industrialized countries and represents an increasing burden at the economic, social and medical level. In discussing both the biological aspects of AD as well as the cognitive functions involved, <STRONG>Alzheimer Disease - Neuropsychology and Pharmacology</STRONG> presents a comprehensive picture of the pathology and approaches to diagnosis and treatment. Basic research including animal models, molecular and genetic aspects is also taken into consideration. In part I, the biological correlates of AD are discussed. In part II the neuropsychological aspects such as cognitive impairment, loss of functional autonomy and emergence of neuropsychiatric disturbances of AD are outlined. In part III, strategies for effective treatment and prevention of AD are discussed. This book will be a useful source of information for clinicians as well as researchers in the area of neuropharmacology.
Item Description:Electronic resource.
Physical Description:1 online resource (XXIV, 288 pages)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9783034878425 (electronic bk.)
3034878427 (electronic bk.)