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Drug treatment in dementia [E-Book]

By: Language: English Publication details: Oxford ;Malden, MA : Blackwell Science., 2000Description: 1 online resource (xiii, 125, pages) : illustrationsISBN:
  • 0470698748
  • 9780632054923
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Drug Treatment in Dementia; Contents; Foreword; Introduction; Acknowledgements; List of abbreviations; 1: The dementia syndrome; 2: Making the diagnosis; 3: Assessing the benefits of drug treatment in dementia; 4: Antidementia drugs; 5: Treat ment of behavioural and psychological aspects of dementia; 6: Treatment of other medical problems in dementia; 7: General treatment considerations; 8: Cost-effectiveness considerations; 9: The future; Index.
Summary: This timely book reviews the current status of drug treatments in dementia, both in practice and in research. It commences with a brief overview of the dementia syndrome and provides guidance in making a diagnosis. It then focuses on treatment of the cognitive function, psychological and behavioural symptoms and co-existing diseases. Chapters devoted to measuring the effects and cost-effectiveness of anti-dementia drugs are included.Summary: Electronic booksSummary: Includes bibliographical references and index.
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Drug Treatment in Dementia; Contents; Foreword; Introduction; Acknowledgements; List of abbreviations; 1: The dementia syndrome; 2: Making the diagnosis; 3: Assessing the benefits of drug treatment in dementia; 4: Antidementia drugs; 5: Treat ment of behavioural and psychological aspects of dementia; 6: Treatment of other medical problems in dementia; 7: General treatment considerations; 8: Cost-effectiveness considerations; 9: The future; Index.

This timely book reviews the current status of drug treatments in dementia, both in practice and in research. It commences with a brief overview of the dementia syndrome and provides guidance in making a diagnosis. It then focuses on treatment of the cognitive function, psychological and behavioural symptoms and co-existing diseases. Chapters devoted to measuring the effects and cost-effectiveness of anti-dementia drugs are included.

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Includes bibliographical references and index.

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