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[Alzheimer dementia].

C Hock1, R M Nitsch

  • 1Abteilung für Psychiatrische Forschung, Psychiatrische Universitätsklinik, Universität Zürich.

Praxis
|April 25, 2000
PubMed
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This review covers Alzheimer's disease, the leading cause of dementia in older adults. It details diagnosis, causes, and current and emerging treatments for Alzheimer's dementia.

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Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Geriatrics
  • Neuroscience

Context:

  • Alzheimer's disease is the predominant form of dementia in the elderly population.
  • Understanding the multifaceted nature of Alzheimer's dementia is crucial for effective patient care.

Purpose:

  • To provide a comprehensive overview of Alzheimer's dementia.
  • To discuss diagnostic criteria, differential diagnoses, and the etiological factors contributing to the disease.
  • To present current and future therapeutic strategies.

Summary:

  • This review synthesizes information on the diagnosis, differential diagnosis, etiology, and clinical course of Alzheimer's dementia.
  • It examines both genetic and non-genetic risk factors associated with the disease.
  • Current symptomatic treatments, such as acetylcholinesterase-inhibitors, are discussed alongside emerging protective and restorative therapeutic approaches.

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Impact:

  • Enhances understanding of Alzheimer's disease for clinicians and researchers.
  • Informs the development of novel therapeutic interventions.
  • Contributes to improved management strategies for elderly patients with dementia.