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. Access in-depth coverage of clinically useful diagnostic tests and the latest treatment approaches. Case studies have been incorporated into the chapters and facilitate the management of both common and uncommon conditions. Comprehensive coverage of hot topics such as chronic traumatic encephalopathy, in addition to new criteria on vascular dementia and vascular cognitive impairment. Includes new National Institute on Aging-Alzheimer's Association and DSM-5 criteria for Alzheimer's Disease and Mild Cognitive Impairment. Learn how to use new diagnostic tests, such as the amyloid imaging scans florbetapir (Amyvid), flutemetamol (Vizamyl), and florbetaben (Neuraceq), which can display amyloid plaques in the living brains of patients. Updated case studies, many complete with videos illustrating common tests, clinical signs, and diagnostic features, are now incorporated into the main text as clinical vignettes for all major disorders. Brand-new chapters on how to approach the differential diagnosis and on primary progressive aphasia. Expert Consult eBook version included with purchase. This enhanced eBook experience allows you to search all of the text, figures, references, and videos from the book on a variety of devices. A practical guide mirroring clinical workflow intended to be used as a tool for accurately diagnosing dementia for all clinicians. Includes case studies and tests.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Elsevier-Health Sciences Division
ISBN-13
9780323286619
eBay Product ID (ePID)
212548143
Product Key Features
Author
Paul R. Solomon, Andrew E. Budson
Publication Name
Memory Loss, Alzheimer's Disease, and Dementia: a Practical Guide for Clinicians
Format
Paperback
Language
English
Subject
Medicine
Publication Year
2015
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
276 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height
235mm
Item Width
191mm
Item Weight
630g
Additional Product Features
Title_Author
Paul R. Solomon, Andrew E. Budson
Country/Region of Manufacture
United States
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