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Semin Neurol 2003; 23(3): 231-240
DOI: 10.1055/s-2003-814743
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Current Issues in the Diagnosis and Management of Dementia

Richard J. Caselli
  • Department of Neurology, Mayo Clinic Scottsdale, Scottsdale, Arizona
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Publication Date:
14 January 2004 (online)

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ABSTRACT

Aging, memory loss, Alzheimer's disease, and other forms of dementia assume increasing importance to patients, physicians, and society as our population becomes older. Mild cognitive impairment, topography and semiology of dementia syndromes, reversible forms of dementia, dementia therapy, driving, genetic testing of patients and family members, and caregiver risk are reviewed.

KEYWORDS

Alzheimer's disease - dementia - memory loss - dementia with Lewy bodies - memory - mild cognitive impairment - reversible dementia

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