Atlas of Alzheimer's Disease

Covering the entire scope of Alzheimer's disease, this highly illustrated atlas describes the
disease history, its clinical diagnosis, and treatment. It provides extensive coverage of across
structural brain imaging and neuropathological studies, as well as its impact on perception,
cognition, communication and social behavior.

Up to date with all the latest advances in science and therapy, the work also focuses on the
increasingly identifiable risk factors for development of the disease, with a view to prevention, a
focus of great interest with is exponentially increasing prevalence.

Authored by one of the world's leading authorities on the management of Alzheimer's disease and
related dementias, this volume will be of great interest to clinical neurologists, old-age
psychiatrists, geriatricians, as well as primary care physicians and the broad range of health care
professionals who care for patients with Alzheimer's. It will also hold interest for those
individuals and families touched by this disease.


Table of Contents


1. Historical Concepts of Alzheimer뭩 Disease & Dementia 2. Epidemiology of Alzheimer Disease and
Dementia 3. Diagnosis 4. Pathophysiology of Alzheimer's Disease 5. Neuropathology 6. Prevention
of Alzheimer Disease 7. Treatment of Alzheimer뭩 Disease 8. Alzheimer뭩 Disease: The Future