ABSTRACT

This book examines the relevance of current research for the early diagnosis of Alzheimer disease. It uncovers the present lack of clinical utility in research methodologies such as neuroimaging, drug challenges, electroencephalographs studies, and brain biopsy.

chapter |5 pages

Introduction

part 1|68 pages

Early Clinical Diagnosis

chapter |10 pages

Early Clinical Diagnosis:

Status of NINCDS-ARDA Criteria

chapter |18 pages

The Genetics of Alzheimer Disease:

Identification of Persons at High Risk

part 2|43 pages

Neuropsychology

chapter |13 pages

Neuropsychology:

Normal Aging versus Early AD

part 5|21 pages

Neuropharmacology

part 7|58 pages

Brain Biopsy

part 8|61 pages

Brain Imaging