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Alzheimer's Disease Research and Therapeutics

Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextSeries: Advances in pharmacology (San Diego, Calif.) ; 64.Publication details: USA Hayle Medical 2016Description: vii, 246 pISBN:
  • 9781632414182
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 616.831 BAR
Summary: "Providing a cross-section of current research, treatments and potential clinical developments, this volume of Advances in Pharmacology is an essential resource for biologists, pharmacologists and those engaged with Alzheimer's research."--P. [4] of cover.
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Alzheimer is a neurodegenerative disease that worsens over time. It is a form of dementia that starts slowly but ultimately leads to behavioral issues, disorientation, mood swings, problems with language and loss of motivation. Old age, genetic problems, inadequate synthesis of neurotransmitter acetylcholine, extracellular amyloid beta deposits are considered as common causes of this disease. Diagnostic techniques that are used frequently include mini-mental state examination, blood tests, magnetic resonance imaging and positron emission tomography. The causes, diagnosis, prevention, treatment and management technique related to alzheimer’s disease have been thoroughly discussed in this book. The topics covered herein will offer new insights in this area of study. This book aims to shed light on some of the unexplored aspects related to this disease and the recent researches in this field. It attempts to assist those with a goal of delving into the research of alzheimer’s disease.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

"Providing a cross-section of current research, treatments and potential clinical developments, this volume of Advances in Pharmacology is an essential resource for biologists, pharmacologists and those engaged with Alzheimer's research."--P. [4] of cover.

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