Biological, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Advances in Alzheimer's Disease

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Biological, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Advances in Alzheimer's Disease

Non-Pharmacological Therapies for Alzheimer's Disease

Medical genetics Nursing and ancillary services Neurosciences

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Collection: Biomedical and Life Sciences

Language: English

Published by: Springer

Published on: 11 October 2019

Format: LCP-protected ePub

Size: 23 Mb

ISBN: 9789811396366


Overview

This book discusses the latest research into the highly prevalent neurodevelopmental disease most commonly associated with aging: Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Even after years of research, Alzheimer’s disease is still far from being cured. It presents a range of common symptoms in the form of behavioral and cognitive impairments. This book describes the symptoms and the biology behind them.

Contents

The contents cover latest findings on the genetics involved and various factors and pathways influencing disease development. It also covers various non-pharmacological therapies like immunotherapy, use of natural products, and employing nanotechnology in both the detection and treatment of AD. This book also highlights the role of diet and nutrition in healthy aging. Given its scope, it offers a valuable asset for researchers and clinicians alike.

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