Alzheimer’s Disease

Table of Contents

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   Book Overview
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   Chapter 1 Genetics of Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders
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   Chapter 2 Neuropathology of Alzheimer’s Disease
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   Chapter 3 Oxidative Stress in the Development of Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Dementias
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   Chapter 4 Metabolism and Alzheimer’s Disease
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   Chapter 5 Alzheimer’s Disease
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   Chapter 6 The Economic Burden of Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia
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   Chapter 7 Potential and Established Risk Factors for Alzheimer’s Disease
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   Chapter 8 Medical Diagnosis and Workup of Alzheimer’s Disease
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    Chapter 9 Neuroimaging Techniques
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    Chapter 10 Biological Markers in Alzheimer’s Disease
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    Chapter 11 The Neuropsychology of Alzheimer’s Disease
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    Chapter 12 Vascular Cognitive Impairment in Clinical Practice
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    Chapter 13 Lewy Body Disease
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    Chapter 14 Frontotemporal Lobe Dementia
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    Chapter 15 Mild Forgetfulness
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    Chapter 16 Mild Cognitive Impairment
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    Chapter 17 Diagnosis of Predementia AD in a Clinical Setting
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    Chapter 18 Loss of Olfactory Function in Patients With Alzheimer’s Disease
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    Chapter 19 Treatment of Alzheimer’s Disease
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    Chapter 20 Donepezil in Treatment of AD
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    Chapter 21 Rivastigmine for Treatment of AD
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    Chapter 22 Galantamine in Treatment of AD
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    Chapter 23 Memantine in Treatment of AD
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    Chapter 24 Alternative Treatment Options
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    Chapter 25 Pain and Palliative Care in Late-Stage Dementia Patients
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    Chapter 26 Cardiological Issues in Late-Stage Alzheimer’s Disease
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    Chapter 27 Neuroprotection and Neurodegenerative Disease
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    Chapter 28 Neurotrophic Factors for Prevention of Alzheimer’s Disease
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    Chapter 29 Statins in Prevention and Treatment of Alzheimer’s Disease
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    Chapter 30 Potential Role of Androgens and Androgen Receptors in Alzheimer’s Disease
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    Chapter 31 Role of Nutrition in Prevention or Delay of Alzheimer’s Disease
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    Chapter 32 Impact of Physical Activity on Prevention of Alzheimer’s Disease
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    Chapter 33 Stem Cell Therapy for Alzheimer’s Disease
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    Chapter 34 Secretases as Potential Targets for Treatment of Alzheimer’s Disease
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    Chapter 35 AMPA Potentiation as a Treatment Option for Alzheimer’s Disease
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    Chapter 36 Glycosaminoglycans as Potential Future Treatment of Alzheimer’s Disease
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    Chapter 37 Implications of Research for Management of AD
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    Chapter 38 Rating Scales and Outcome Variables Used in Clinical Trials
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    Chapter 39 Gender Differences in Behavior of AD Patients
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    Chapter 40 Management of Emotional and Behavioral Symptoms in AD
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    Chapter 41 Assessment and Treatment of Neuropsychiatric Symptoms in Alzheimer’s Disease
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    Chapter 42 Neuropsychiatric Symptoms in African American Dementia Patients
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    Chapter 43 Resource Utilization by African American Dementia Patients
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    Chapter 44 Apathy in Alzheimer’s Disease
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    Chapter 45 Are Alzheimer’s Patients Aware of Their Deficits?
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    Chapter 46 Diagnostic Family Conference in AD
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    Chapter 47 Care, Caregiver Issues, and Communication With the Demented Patient
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    Chapter 48 Dental Care of AD Patients
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    Chapter 49 Long-Term Medical Care Issues
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    Chapter 50 Loneliness and Depression in Caregivers
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    Chapter 51 Frequently Asked Questions About Alzheimer’s Disease