The Handbook of Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias

This is a broad-ranging review of the current research on Alzheimer's disease and other dementias from both basic neuroscience and clinical perspectives. It provides scientists and medical professionals with an extensive introduction and an up-to-date review of cutting-edge scientific advances. This reference begins with an introduction to and overview of the major dementias-including Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia with Lewy Bodies, Frontotemporal Dementia, and Vascular Dementia-and explores pathology, manifestations, treatment, and other necessary background information. The second section explores the state-of-the-art research on specific disease mechanisms relevant to dementia such as neuropathology and epidemiology, and genetic risk factors. The third section examines the most recent research on major topics in cognitive and behavioral neuroscience as it relates to dementia, and the final section explores the latest research in neuroimaging. No other reference encompasses the range of topics presented, or combines basic molecular perspectives and cognitive neurosciences. It is an essential tool for physicians and medical students, psychologists, scientists, and allied health professionals including nurses, social workers, and therapists.