The Handbook of Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias

Copyright © 2011 Blackwell Publishing Ltd.

The Handbook of Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias

Editor(s): Andrew E. Budson, Neil W. Kowall

Published Online: 21 SEP 2011 05:31AM EST

Print ISBN: 9781405168281

Online ISBN: 9781444344110

DOI: 10.1002/9781444344110

Series Editor(s): David Mostofsky

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The reference is a broad-ranging review of Alzheimer's disease and other dementias from both basic and clinical neuroscience perspectives; it provides scientists and medical professionals with an extensive introduction and an up-to-date review of cutting-edge scientific advances.

  • Brings the reader up-to-date with cutting-edge developments in this exciting and fast-paced field
  • Summarizes the most recent developments in the fields of Alzheimer's disease and dementia
  • Brings together articles from a prominent and international group of contributors
  • Encompasses a unique range of topics, combining basic molecular perspectives and cognitive neurosciences

Table of contents

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      Front Matter (pages i–xv)

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      Colour Plates (pages c1–c16)

  3. Part I: Common Dementias

    1. Chapter 1

      Alzheimer's Disease (pages 1–91)

      Alan M. Mandell and Robert C. Green

    2. Chapter 2

      Vascular Dementia (pages 92–130)

      Angela L. Jefferson, Amanda M. Gentile and Ravi Kahlon

    3. Chapter 3

      Dementia with Lewy Bodies (pages 131–144)

      Tamara G. Fong and Daniel Z. Press

    4. Chapter 4

      Frontotemporal Dementia (pages 145–178)

      Adam L. Boxer

    5. Chapter 5

      Other Dementias (pages 179–193)

      Peter Morin

  4. Part II: Pathogenesis and Disease Mechanisms

    1. Chapter 6

      Genetic Risk Factors for Dementia (pages 195–234)

      Paul Hollingworth and Julie Williams

    2. Chapter 7

      The Neuropathology of the Dementing Disorders (pages 235–261)

      Ann C. McKee and Brandon E. Gavett

    3. Chapter 8

      Amyloid Beta Peptide and the Amyloid Cascade Hypothesis (pages 262–276)

      Carmela R. Abraham

    4. Chapter 9

      Other Mechanisms of Neurodegeneration (pages 277–300)

      Marina Boziki, Vassilis Papaliagkas and Magda Tsolaki

    5. Chapter 10

      Rational Therapeutics for Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias (pages 301–311)

      Neil W. Kowall

  5. Part III: Cognitive and Behavioral Dysfunction

    1. Chapter 11

      Memory Dysfunction in Dementia (pages 313–335)

      Andrew E. Budson

    2. Chapter 12

      Language Processing in Dementia (pages 336–368)

      Jamie Reilly, Joshua Troche and Murray Grossman

    3. Chapter 13

      Executive Functioning (pages 369–415)

      Robert A. Stern, Stacy L. Andersen and Brandon E. Gavett

    4. Chapter 14

      Emotion and Behavior in Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias (pages 416–456)

      Christopher I. Wright

    5. Chapter 15

      Visuospatial Function in Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders (pages 457–482)

      Alice Cronin-Golomb

    6. Chapter 16

      Sleep and Circadian Rhythms in Dementia (pages 483–503)

      David G. Harper

  6. Part IV: Neuroimaging in Dementia

    1. Chapter 17

      Glimpses of the Living Brain with Alzheimer's Disease (pages 505–534)

      Ronald J. Killiany

    2. Chapter 18

      Functional MRI in Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias (pages 535–556)

      Maija Pihlajamäki and Reisa A. Sperling

    3. Chapter 19

      Molecular Neuroimaging of the Dementias (pages 557–574)

      Bradford C. Dickerson

    4. Chapter 20

      Using EEG and MEG to Understand Brain Physiology in Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias (pages 575–603)

      Brandon A. Ally

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      Index (pages 604–629)

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