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Book Age associated Neurological Diseases

Download or read book Age associated Neurological Diseases written by Lüder Deecke and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-03-13 with total page 171 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The papers compiled in this supplementum are a selection of the best con th tributions presented at the 19 Central-European Neurological Symposium (CNS 19) held on June 29 - July 1, 1989 in Vienna. The main topic of this conference was degenerative and age-associated neurological diseases. In recent decades life expectancy has dramatically increased, at least in the industrialized countries. This has led to extreme distortions of the so-called population pyramids that no longer look like such but begin to almost resemble cylinders. As a consequence of this "overaging" of the population, diseases that are associated with age have become much more common than before. It was thus more than reasonable to devote a congress of the CNS series to these important neurological diseases. The following fields of interest are covered: Age-associated memory impairment (AAMI), Alzheimer's and other dementias, Parkinson's disease and other movement disorders, stroke and others. Concerning the de men tias, some papers deal with diagnosis employing neuro-imaging methods such as MRI, CT, PET and SPECT, others using electrophysiological methods. An important aspect in the early preclinical diagnosis of dementia is the inclusion of neuropsychological tests to enhance the chance of effec tive early treatment. Also drugs that are now under clinical investigation are discussed and preliminary results are presented.

Book Ageing and Dementia

    Book Details:
  • Author : Kurt Jellinger
  • Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
  • Release : 2002-08-20
  • ISBN : 9783211837979
  • Pages : 398 pages

Download or read book Ageing and Dementia written by Kurt Jellinger and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2002-08-20 with total page 398 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Epidemiological studies, modern clinical, neuroimaging, neuropsychological, molecular biological, and genetic studies have considerably enhanced our knowledge about ageing processes of the human brain, its sequelae, diagnostic, and therapeutic possibilities and limits. In addition to Alzheimer's disease and other degenerative dementias, the impact of cerebrovascular lesions and their risk factors in the pathogenesis of cognitive disorders of the aged are increasingly acknowledged, and the recognition of mild cognitive impairment as a frequent initial stage of developing dementia is becoming an increasingly important diagnostic and therapeutic problem. The included papers were presented at the 7th International Symposium in Graz, Sept. 2001 and give a timely overview of the current and future concepts of pathogenesis, diagnosis, and treatment strategies of pathological brain ageing and dementias, early recognition of mild cognitive impairment and future possiblities of prevention of dementing processes.

Book Brain Aging and Therapeutic Interventions

Download or read book Brain Aging and Therapeutic Interventions written by Mahendra K. Thakur and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-11 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book brings together most up-to-date information on different aspects of brain aging and on the strategies for intervention and therapy of age-related brain disorders. It includes 18 chapters by leading researchers, and each chapter is a comprehensive and critical review of the topic in question, discusses the current scenario and focuses on future perspectives. The target readership is the undergraduate and graduate students in the universities, in medical and nursing colleges, along with the post-graduate researchers and practicing clinicians who would like to know about the latest developments in the field of neurodegenerative disorders and their therapeutic interventions. This book will be of much interest to pharmaceutical, nutrition and healthcare industry for an easy access to accurate and reliable information in the field of aging research and intervention.

Book Aging and the Brain

    Book Details:
  • Author : Charles M. Gaitz
  • Publisher : Springer
  • Release : 1972
  • ISBN :
  • Pages : 258 pages

Download or read book Aging and the Brain written by Charles M. Gaitz and published by Springer. This book was released on 1972 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Molecular Mechanism and Epochal Therapeutics of Ischemic Stroke and Dementia

Download or read book Molecular Mechanism and Epochal Therapeutics of Ischemic Stroke and Dementia written by Kōji Abe and published by Elsevier Science Health Science Division. This book was released on 2003 with total page 506 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The International Symposium on Molecular Mechanism and Epochal Therapeutics of Ischemic Stroke and Dementia was held in Okayama on October 18-20, 2002. This proceeding covers topics relating to the molecular mechanism and therapeutics of these diseases, including: the role of intracellular signaling in cerebral ischemia; genes and genetic models of cerebral ischemia; neuroprotection with hypothermia and against inflammation; molecular mechanisms and therapy for ischemic brain damage; neurotrophic factors and gene therapy for stroke; imaging of brain function; molecular mechanisms of Alzheimer's disease and therapeutic potentials; activation of stem cells in the ischemic brain; and stem cell therapy for the ischemic brain--Preface.

Book Advances in Dementia Research

    Book Details:
  • Author : Kurt A. Jellinger
  • Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
  • Release : 2013-03-07
  • ISBN : 3709167817
  • Pages : 489 pages

Download or read book Advances in Dementia Research written by Kurt A. Jellinger and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-03-07 with total page 489 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dementia is a major health problem that becomes increasingly common with advancing age. Despite recent progress in neurobiology and molecular genetics, the aetiology and pathogenesis of most dementia disorders are still poorly understood, and early exact diagnosis as a prerequisite of effective treatment needs to be improved. The present volume includes the contributions of renowned experts in the field of neurodegeneration presented at the International Symposium "Ageing and Dementia 1999”, September 24–26, 1999 at Graz. It focusses on genetics, epidemiology, new neuroimaging techniques, and the role of vascular, immunological and other mechanisms including oxidative stress and estrogens in the development of neurodegeneration and dementia. Recent developments in diagnosis and therapy of Alzheimer disease and related disorders are reviewed and future therapeutic approaches are discussed. Thus, this volume provides a timely overview of most recent developments in dementia research and treatment strategies of dementia disorders.

Book Preventing Cognitive Decline and Dementia

Download or read book Preventing Cognitive Decline and Dementia written by National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2017-10-05 with total page 181 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Societies around the world are concerned about dementia and the other forms of cognitive impairment that affect many older adults. We now know that brain changes typically begin years before people show symptoms, which suggests a window of opportunity to prevent or delay the onset of these conditions. Emerging evidence that the prevalence of dementia is declining in high-income countries offers hope that public health interventions will be effective in preventing or delaying cognitive impairments. Until recently, the research and clinical communities have focused primarily on understanding and treating these conditions after they have developed. Thus, the evidence base on how to prevent or delay these conditions has been limited at best, despite the many claims of success made in popular media and advertising. Today, however, a growing body of prevention research is emerging. Preventing Cognitive Decline and Dementia: A Way Forward assesses the current state of knowledge on interventions to prevent cognitive decline and dementia, and informs future research in this area. This report provides recommendations of appropriate content for inclusion in public health messages from the National Institute on Aging.

Book The need for treatment for stroke  Alzheimer s disease  and abnormal brain aging

Download or read book The need for treatment for stroke Alzheimer s disease and abnormal brain aging written by Niels A. Lassen and published by . This book was released on 1984 with total page 255 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Brain Health Across the Life Span

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  • Author : National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
  • Publisher : National Academies Press
  • Release : 2020-03-31
  • ISBN : 0309672643
  • Pages : 181 pages

Download or read book Brain Health Across the Life Span written by National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2020-03-31 with total page 181 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Brain health affects Americans across all ages, genders, races, and ethnicities. Enriching the body of scientific knowledge around brain health and cognitive ability has the potential to improve quality of life and longevity for many millions of Americans and their families. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate that as many as 5 million Americans were living with Alzheimer's disease in 2014. That same year, more than 800,000 children were treated for concussion or traumatic brain injuries in U.S. emergency departments. Each year, more than 795,000 people in the United States have a stroke. Developing more effective treatment strategies for brain injuries and illnesses is essential, but brain health is not focused exclusively on disease, disorders, and vulnerability. It is equally important to better understand the ways our brains grow, learn, adapt, and heal. Addressing all of these domains to optimize brain health will require consideration about how to define brain health and resilience and about how to identify key elements to measure those concepts. Understanding the interactions between the brain, the body, and socioenvironmental forces is also fundamental to improving brain health. To explore issues related to brain health throughout the life span, from birth through old age, a public workshop titled Brain Health Across the Life Span was convened on September 24 and 25, 2019, by the Board on Population Health and Public Health Practice in the Health and Medicine Division of the National Academies. This publication summarizes the presentation and discussion of the workshop.

Book Aging Brain

    Book Details:
  • Author : G. Barbagallo-Sangiorgi
  • Publisher : Springer
  • Release : 1980
  • ISBN :
  • Pages : 416 pages

Download or read book Aging Brain written by G. Barbagallo-Sangiorgi and published by Springer. This book was released on 1980 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Mild Cognitive Impairment

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  • Author : Ronald C. Petersen
  • Publisher : Oxford University Press
  • Release : 2003-01-09
  • ISBN : 0198028741
  • Pages : 286 pages

Download or read book Mild Cognitive Impairment written by Ronald C. Petersen and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2003-01-09 with total page 286 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What are the boundary zones between normal aging and Alzheimer's disease (AD)? Are many elderly people whom we regard as normal actually in the early stages of AD? Alzheimer's disease does not develop overnight; the early phases may last for years or even decades. Recently, clinical investigators have identified a transitional condition between normal aging and and very early Alzheimer's disease that they have called mild cognitive impairment, or MCI. This term typically refers to memory impairment beyond what one would expect in individuals of a given age whose other abilities to function in daily life are well preserved. Persons who meet the criteria for mild cognitive impairment have an increased risk of progressing to Alzheimer's disease in the near future. Though many questions about this condition and its underlying neuropathology remain open, full clinical trials are currently underway worldwide aimed at preventing the progression from MCI to Alzheimer's disease. This book addresses the spectrum of issues involved in mild cognitive impairment, and includes chapters on clinical studies, neuropsychology, neuroimaging, neuropathology, biological markers, diagnostic approaches, and treatment. It is intended for clinicians, researchers, and students interested in aging and cognition, among them neurologists, psychiatrists, geriatricians, clinical psychologists, and neuropsychologists.

Book Current Perspectives in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Alzheimer s Disease

Download or read book Current Perspectives in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Alzheimer s Disease written by Ian G. McKeith and published by S Karger Ag. This book was released on 1998-01-01 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Sleep Disorders and Sleep Deprivation

Download or read book Sleep Disorders and Sleep Deprivation written by Institute of Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2006-10-13 with total page 425 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Clinical practice related to sleep problems and sleep disorders has been expanding rapidly in the last few years, but scientific research is not keeping pace. Sleep apnea, insomnia, and restless legs syndrome are three examples of very common disorders for which we have little biological information. This new book cuts across a variety of medical disciplines such as neurology, pulmonology, pediatrics, internal medicine, psychiatry, psychology, otolaryngology, and nursing, as well as other medical practices with an interest in the management of sleep pathology. This area of research is not limited to very young and old patientsâ€"sleep disorders reach across all ages and ethnicities. Sleep Disorders and Sleep Deprivation presents a structured analysis that explores the following: Improving awareness among the general public and health care professionals. Increasing investment in interdisciplinary somnology and sleep medicine research training and mentoring activities. Validating and developing new and existing technologies for diagnosis and treatment. This book will be of interest to those looking to learn more about the enormous public health burden of sleep disorders and sleep deprivation and the strikingly limited capacity of the health care enterprise to identify and treat the majority of individuals suffering from sleep problems.