Alzheimer's Disease Decoded: The History, Present, And Future Of Alzheimer's Disease And Dementia

by Ronald Sahyouni, Aradhana Verma, Jefferson William Chen

Overview

The book aims to present, educate and inform individuals about Alzheimer's disease in a comprehensive manner. Its scope ranges from the discovery of the disease, epidemiology and basic biological principles underlying it, to advanced stem cell therapies used in the treatment of Alzheimer's. It adopts a 'global' perspective on Alzheimer's disease, and include epidemiological data and science from countries around the world.Alzheimer's disease is a rapidly growing problem seen in every country around the world. This is the first and only comprehensive book to cover Alzheimer's disease, and includes the most updated literature and scientific progress in the field of dementia and Alzheimer's disease research.Most books on the market that focus on Alzheimer's disease are targeted at caregivers as practical advice on how to deal with loved ones with the disease. This book instead is a comprehensive and popular science book that can be read by anyone with an interest in learning more about the disease.Dr. Jefferson Chen MD, PhD, co-author, participated in the world's first surgical clinical trial using shunts to treat Alzheimer's disease. His first-hand involvement in a clinical trial for patients with Alzheimer's disease and experience treating Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH) which is commonly misdiagnosed as Alzheimer's disease lends a unique perspective.This book with appeal to a wide audience, regardless of their scientific or educational background.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9789813109247
Publisher:	World Scientific Publishing Company, Incorporated
Publication date:	12/01/2016
Pages:	284
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.10(h) x 0.70(d)

Table of Contents

About the Authors ix

Building a Community xv

Foreword xvii

Preface xix

Quick Reference Guide xxvii

Part I Introduction, History, and Overview 1

Chapter 1 Introduction to the Brain and Nervous System 3

Chapter 2 Dysfunction 31

Chapter 3 Senility and Normal Aging 49

Chapter 4 What is Dementia? 59

Chapter 5 Introduction to Alzheimer's Disease 73

Chapter 6 Epidemiology of Alzheimer's Disease 99

Chapter 7 The History of Alzheimer's Disease 121

Chapter 8 An Interesting Link 130

Part II Novel Therapies and Future Directions 153

Chapter 9 Surgical Treatments for Dementia 155

Chapter 10 Is There a Link to Traumatic Brain Injury? 165

Chapter 11 What's going on Now? 175

Chapter 12 Novel Therapies 191

Chapter 13 How Can We Solve the Problem? 221

Chapter 14 What Resources Exist? 235

Acknowledgements 245

Note to Readers 247

Glossary/Abbreviations 249

Index 255