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Joseph Quinn - Dementia - 9780470674246 - V9780470674246
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Dementia

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Description for Dementia Paperback. Suitable for neurologists, psychiatrists, and gerontologists, this book looks at dementia and considers topics including: diagnosis and differential diagnosis of dementia; rapidly progressive dementia and its imitators; young onset dementia; depression and whether it is a cause or complication of cognitive decline; and prodromal dementia. Editor(s): Quinn, Joseph. Series: NIP- Neurology in Practice. Num Pages: 188 pages. BIC Classification: MJND. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 243 x 170 x 11. Weight in Grams: 304.

Dementia is a devastating diagnosis for patients

Dementia comes in many forms that can be hard to differentiate. Arriving at an accurate diagnosis without subjecting an already wary patient to unnecessary tests requires clinical acumen. Identifying the correct dementia, and determining a probable prognosis, allows agreement on appropriate management and care with patients and their carers.

But how much testing is needed? What do the tests tell you? What management options are available?

Dementia provides a progressive approach to help you identify and manage the many forms of this complex and devastating disease. Dr Quinn has assembled ... Read more

  • Normal pressure hydrocephalus
  • Mild cognitive impairment
  • Alzheimer’s disease
  • Vascular dementia
  • Dementia with Lewy bodies
  • Fronto-temporal dementia

Clinical in approach, practical in execution, Dementia helps you diagnose and treat your patients more effectively.

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Product Details

Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
192
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Series
NIP- Neurology in Practice
Condition
New
Weight
303g
Number of Pages
192
Place of Publication
Hoboken, United States
ISBN
9780470674246
SKU
V9780470674246
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 7 to 11 working days
Ref
99-1

About Joseph Quinn
Joseph Quinn, MD, Associate Professor of Neurology, Oregon Health and Science University Dr. Quinn has served as a neurologist clinician in the Oregon Alzheimer's Disease Center since 1994 and has served as Director of the Genetics and Biomarkers Core since 2007. Dr. Quinn's overall research focus is on developing strategies for treating and preventing Alzheimer's disease and other dementias. Specific ... Read more

Reviews for Dementia
"This is an excellent overview of the differential diagnosis and treatment of patients with dementia. It provides practical tips to guide clinicians through the initial diagnosis, current treatment options, and long-term complexities of caring for patients with cognitive decline. The information is presented in a clinically relevant and concise manner. With further advances in neuroimaging, disease markers, and, hopefully, treatment ... Read more

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