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Neurotransmitter and Dementia /

Neurotransmitter changes taking place in the brain of patients with dementia disorders, mainly Alzheimer type dementia, are reported. Their role in the pathogenesis of Alzheimer's disease is discussed; and the neurochemical changes are considered as a base for formulating treatment strategies....

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Main Author: Gottfries, C. G.
Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Other Authors: Nakamura, S.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Vienna : Springer Vienna, 1990.
Series:Journal of Neural Transmission, Supplementum 30 ; 30.
Subjects:
Medicine.
Neurosciences.
Toxicology.
Analytical biochemistry.
Psychiatry.
Electronic books.
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Summary:Neurotransmitter changes taking place in the brain of patients with dementia disorders, mainly Alzheimer type dementia, are reported. Their role in the pathogenesis of Alzheimer's disease is discussed; and the neurochemical changes are considered as a base for formulating treatment strategies. By studying markers in the cerebrospinal fluid, diagnostic methods may be achieved that will aid in diagnosing subgroups of dememtia.
Item Description:Electronic resource.
Physical Description:1 online resource (vii, 87 pages)
ISBN:9783709133453 (electronic bk.)
3709133459 (electronic bk.)
ISSN:0303-6995 ;