Alzheimer's disease
Alzheimer's disease: Introduction
Alzheimer's disease: A progressive degenerative disease of the brain of unknown cause.
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Medical Books Excerpts
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Medical Books Excerpts
- AMNESIA
- "Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs" (2003)
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- DELIRIUM
- "Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs" (2003)
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- DEMENTIA
- "Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs" (2003)
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- Amnesia
- "In a Page: Signs and Symptoms" (2004)
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- Delirium
- "In A Page: Pediatric Signs and Symptoms" (2007)
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- AMNESIA
- "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007)
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- DELIRIUM
- "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007)
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- Amnesia
- "Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition)" (2006)
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- Confusion
- "Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition)" (2006)
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- Dementia*
- "A Pocket Manual of Differential Diagnosis" (1999)
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- Amnesia
- "Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)" (2006)
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- Apraxia
- "Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)" (2006)
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- Confusion
- "Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)" (2006)
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- Confusion
- "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter" (2000)
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- Delirium
- "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter" (2000)
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- Dementia
- "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter" (2000)
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- Amnesia
- "Field Guide to Bedside Diagnosis" (2007)
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- Apraxia
- "Alarming Signs and Symptoms: Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice Series" (2007)
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- Apraxia
- "Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses" (2007)
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- Confusion
- "Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses" (2007)
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- Amnesia
- "Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms" (2007)
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- Confusion
- "Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms" (2007)
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- AMNESIA
- "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007)
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- DELIRIUM
- "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007)
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Alzheimer's disease: Medical Mistakes
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Article Excerpts about Alzheimer's disease
Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a progressive,
neurodegenerative disease characterized by memory loss, language
deterioration, impaired visuospatial skills, poor judgment, indifferent
attitude, but preserved motor function.
(Source: excerpt from NINDS Alzheimer's Disease Information Page: NINDS)
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is the most common cause of dementia in older
people. A dementia is a medical condition that disrupts the way the brain
works. AD affects the parts of the brain that control thought, memory, and
language. Every day, scientists learn more about AD, but right now the
cause or causes of the disease are still unknown, and there is no known
cure. An estimated 4 million people in the U.S. suffer from AD. (Source: excerpt from Alzheimer's Disease: NWHIC)
ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE (AD) is an age-related and irreversible
brain disorder that occurs gradually and results in memory
loss, behavior and personality changes, and a decline in
thinking abilities. These losses are related to the breakdown
of the connections between nerve cells in the brain and the
eventual death of many of these cells. (Source: excerpt from Clinical Trials Alzheimer''s Disease and Related Disorders: NIMH)
Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a progressive,
neurodegenerative disease characterized by memory loss, language
deterioration, impaired visuospatial skills, poor judgment, indifferent
attitude, but preserved motor function.
(Source: excerpt from NINDS Alzheimer's Disease Information Page: NINDS)
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is the most common cause of dementia in older
people. A dementia is a medical condition that disrupts the way the brain
works. AD affects the parts of the brain that control thought, memory, and
language. Every day, scientists learn more about AD, but right now the
cause or causes of the disease are still unknown, and there is no known
cure. An estimated 4 million people in the U.S. suffer from AD. (Source: excerpt from Alzheimer's Disease: NWHIC)
ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE (AD) is an age-related and irreversible
brain disorder that occurs gradually and results in memory
loss, behavior and personality changes, and a decline in
thinking abilities. These losses are related to the breakdown
of the connections between nerve cells in the brain and the
eventual death of many of these cells. (Source: excerpt from Clinical Trials Alzheimer''s Disease and Related Disorders: NIMH)
Definitions of Alzheimer's disease:
A degenerative disease of the BRAIN characterized by the insidious onset of DEMENTIA. Impairment of MEMORY, judgment, attention span, and problem solving skills are followed by severe APRAXIAS and a global loss of cognitive abilities. The condition primarily occurs after age 60, and is marked pathologically by severe cortical atrophy and the triad of SENILE PLAQUES; NEUROFIBRILLARY TANGLES; and NEUROPIL THREADS. (From Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, pp1049-57)
- (Source - Diseases Database)
A progressive form of presenile dementia that is similar to senile dementia except that it usually starts in the 40s or 50s; first symptoms are impaired memory which is followed by impaired thought and speech and finally complete helplessness
- (Source - WordNet 2.1)
Neurodegenerative disorder of the CNS resulting in progressive loss of memory and intellectual functions; begins in the middle or later years; characterized by brain lesions such as neurofibrillary tangles and neuritic plaques.
- (Source - CRISP)
Detailed list of causes of Alzheimer's disease
The list below shows some of the causes of Alzheimer's disease mentioned in various sources:
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causes of Alzheimer's disease
How Common are these Causes of Alzheimer's disease?
This information refers to the general prevalence and incidence of these diseases,
not to how likely they are to be the actual cause of Alzheimer's disease.
Of the 2
causes of Alzheimer's disease that
we have listed, we have the following prevalence/incidence information:
- 0
causes are "very common" diseases
- 0
causes are "common" diseases
- 1
causes are "uncommon" diseases
- 0
causes are "rare" diseases
- 0
causes are "very rare" diseases
- 1
causes have no prevalence information.
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Conditions listing symptoms: Alzheimer's disease:
The following list of conditions
have 'Alzheimer's disease' or similar
listed as a symptom in our database.
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... Alzheimer's disease
Conditions listing complications: Alzheimer's disease:
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have 'Alzheimer's disease' or similar
listed as a complication in our database.
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Down Syndrome
... Alzheimer's disease
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Classifications of Alzheimer's disease:
Medical Conditions associated with Alzheimer's disease:
Dementia (192 causes), Alzheimer's-like symptoms (21 causes), Mental problems (2653 causes), Behavioral symptoms (3957 causes), Personality symptoms (3427 causes)
Symptoms related to Alzheimer's disease:
Memory loss (95 causes), Forgetfulness (227 causes), Alzheimer's disease (1 cause), Dementia (192 causes), Personality loss, Long term memory loss, Confusion (601 causes), Senility, Stress
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