This book helps physicians select from among the currently available imaging tools, promoting the correct and cost-saving diagnosis and management of common dementias. Magnetic resonance (MR) and nuclear medicine techniques are routinely used to facilitate diagnosis, select ther…
The Bayesian network (BN) formalism is a powerful representation for encoding domains characterised by uncertainty. However, before it can be used it must first be constructed, which is a major challenge for any real-life problem. There are two broad approaches, namely the hand-…
This book describes the latest modalities such as tau PET imaging for diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease and other dementias, and also provides information on handling and analyzing imaging data that is not found in other books. In addition, it introduces routine imaging studies i…
Your hands-on guide to dealing with dementia If a loved one has recently been diagnosed with dementia, Dementia For Dummies provides trusted, no-nonsense guidance on what this may mean for you and your family. You'll get an understanding of the symptoms of dementia, make sense o…
Your hands-on guide to dealing with dementia If a loved one has recently been diagnosed with dementia, Dementia For Dummies provides trusted, no-nonsense guidance on what this may mean for you and your family. You'll get an understanding of the symptoms of dementia, make sense o…
Your hands-on guide to dealing with dementia. If a loved one has recently been diagnosed with dementia, "Dementia For Dummies" provides trusted, no-nonsense guidance on what this may mean for you and your family. You'll get an understanding of the symptoms of dementia, make sens…
Your hands-on guide to dealing with dementia within the UK healthcare system If a loved one has recently been diagnosed with dementia, Dementia For Dummies, UK Edition provides trusted, no-nonsense guidance on what this may mean for you and your family. You'll get an understandi…
Of Important PointsReferences; 3. MCI: Mild Cognitive Impairment a.k.a. Mild Neurocognitive Disorder; Introduction; Prevalence of MCI; Diagnostic Criteria for MCI; Risk and Protective Factors; Causes and Clinical Presentations of MCI; Neuropsychological Deficits Associated with …
This book provides up-to-date research on the clinical assessment and management of individuals with dementia and those with mild cognitive impairment (MCI), the fastest growing clinical population. A summary of important points at the end of chapters highlights essential clinic…
ABC of dementia
ABC of Dementia is a practical guide to help healthcare professionals develop knowledge, skills, confidence and an understanding of dementia, in order to support those with dementia to live well.It begins with the cognitive disabilities and underlying brain diseases that define …