Dementia in Clinical Practice

Latest developments in diagnostic tools and imaging modalities, and therapeutic perspectives

This publication summarizes the most recent advances in neurobiology, diagnostic approaches and therapeutics of the
major dementing illnesses such as Alzheimer뭩 disease, frontotemporal dementia, Lewy body disease, and vascular
dementia. In a succinct, practical and comprehensive manner, it provides an updated view of the disorders likely to be
encountered in a daily practice. Each section is focused on a major form of dementia and is organized following the
same scheme reviewing the pathophysiology of the disease, its diagnostic challenges, its characteristic neuroimaging
features, therapeutic interventions and patient management issues.
Avoiding an overspecialized approach, the book bridges the gap between clinical practice, advanced imaging, recent
therapeutics and basic sciences. Thus, it serves as an excellent guide for mental health professionals working in the
field of dementia as well as primary care physicians and students.