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Gradual loss of mental capacity from alzheimer's

Title
  1. Gradual loss of mental capacity from alzheimer's / Mary E. Miller.
Published by
  1. New York, NY : Momentum Press, 2017.
Author
  1. Miller, Mary E.

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Description
  1. xiii, 46 pages : illustrations; 23 cm.
Summary
  1. "This book describes Alzheimer's as a progressive dementia, where neural function is impaired and atrophy of the brain changes associated with normal aging. The region of the brain affected first is the hippocampus, which is critical for memory and higher order thinking, giving rise to classic Alzheimer's symptoms of memory loss. Although we understand how early diagnosis influences treatments and outcomes, we don't know what causes Alzheimer's disease and there is no cure. Future treatments for Alzheimer's are promising as researchers work to understand the events that convert the normal balance of repair and function in the brain to a pathology that robs someone of their memories"--Back cover.
Series statement
  1. Human diseases and conditions collection
Uniform title
  1. Human diseases and conditions collection.
Subject
  1. Alzheimer's disease
  2. Cognition
  3. Alzheimer Disease
Contents
  1. Symptoms and diagnosis -- causes and contributing factors -- Treatment and therapy -- Future prospects.
Owning institution
  1. Columbia University Libraries
Note
  1. "First edition: 2016"--Title page verso.
Bibliography (note)
  1. Includes bibliographical references (pages 35-38) and index.