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Want to Know the Biggest Problem with Current Alzheimer's Disease Treatment?— It's Late Diagnosis
We all know about the obvious problems associated with Alzheimer's disease—but very few people know that late diagnosis is one of the biggest issues facing the public today. The media carries daily stories about...Read entire article »
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Alzheimer's Disease or Depression? Why Getting an Accurate Diagnosis Isn't Always Easy
Getting a reliable, initial early diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease can be difficult, as both depression and Alzheimer's disease can present similar symptoms, signs and behaviors. And before you can treat a problem, you have...Read entire article »
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The Dementias: Diagnosis, Treatment and Research
The Dementias: Diagnosis, Treatment and Research, 3rd edition, edited by Myron Weiner, MD, and Anne Lipton, MD, PhD, is very useful for professionals dealing with elders in later life. The chapters with practical, hands-on...Read entire article »
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10 Types of Dementia That Aren't Alzheimer's & How They're Diagnosed
The term dementia is used broadly to describe a condition which is characterized by cognitive decline, but there are many different types of dementia. Although it is usually progressive, properly diagnosing dementia can reverse...Read entire article »
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What are the 7 Stages of Alzheimer's Disease?
Alzheimer’s disease is a degenerative condition marked by a progressive decline in cognitive functioning. This decline, often coupled with emotional apathy, affects the individual’s behavior and mood. People sometimes mistake forgetfulness or absentmindedness in...Read entire article »
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New Criteria for Diagnosing Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer’s disease is commonly diagnosed by two sets of criteria: Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental disorders, 4th Edition (DSM-IV-TR), also known as DSM, and The National Institute of Neurological and Communicative Disorders and Stroke-Alzheimer’s...Read entire article »
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