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Alzheimer's Disease Decoded: The History, Present, And Future Of Alzheimer's Disease And Dementia 1st Edition

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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.
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  1. ISBN-10
    9813109254
  2. ISBN-13
    978-9813109254
  3. Edition
    1st
  4. Publisher
    WSPC
  5. Publication date
    October 6, 2016
  6. Language
    English
  7. Dimensions
    6 x 0.67 x 9 inches
  8. Print length
    284 pages
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ WSPC; 1st edition (October 6, 2016)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 284 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9813109254
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-9813109254
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.67 x 9 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 27 ratings

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Ervin Mubarekyan
5.0 out of 5 stars A crystal clear narrative from gifted teachers.
Reviewed in the United States on June 25, 2017
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A well written, well organized review of every aspect of Alzheimer's disease. It starts with an introductory tour of the brain, the central and peripheral nervous systems, then moves on to explore what goes wrong at molecular level within this realm to give rise to Alzheimer's. Subsequently, current drugs and future prospects in the developmental pipeline are discussed. Some of the novel therapies like stem cell therapy and low level laser therapy are simply fascinating. There are outstanding chapters on genetic and lifestyle factors increasing or decreasing an individual's risk and up-to-date research on nutrients that have shown a protective effect in clinical studies. The authors use an easy to understand language that keeps the reader engaged. Even though I have no formal medical training, I was able to fully understand the logic behind the mechanisms and even extend this newly acquired knowledge to think of a few ideas. It turns out one of these, research into increasing the cerebrospinal fluid volume moving through the brain, is being worked on. Another idea that comes to mind is to look into introducing Schwann cells to the CNS for better myelination of the neurons plus stronger neurogenesis. Recent, promising results with tetrahydrocannabinol and pomegranate extract are impressive. Thank you for taking the time to write this gem of a book.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Phenomenal review of Alzheimer's Disease! Definitely a must read for anyone looking for answers!
Reviewed in the United States on January 8, 2017
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I give this book a 5-star not for its aesthetically metaphorical cover, but for its effective delivery of information, simplistic writing style, incorporation of figures and images, and citation of a myriad scientific sources.

I recommend this astounding book for all of those who have had experience with and are interested in learning about the science of Alzheimer's Disease, or simply want to increase their knowledge. The authors provide extensive background on development, epidemiology, and international impact of Alzheimer's, then follow up with current standard of care as well as new treatments and future directions.

The book itself is very easy to read and breaks down neuroscience terminology in a way that's understandable for anyone! Further, it's descriptive writing along with the many graphics and images incorporated heavily aid in visualization of the more abstract topics and serve as a great reference for reinforcing interesting material. I personally have learned much about brain aging, dementia, Alzheimer progression, its symptoms, its treatments, necessary precautions, and its misconceptions through reading this book; and have recommended it to my older family members who are concerned with their brain health, as well as my younger friends who are interested in neuroscience.
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Spencer Anson
5.0 out of 5 stars An essential read for professionals and laymen alike
Reviewed in the United States on June 23, 2017
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Great read not only for professionals but for anyone who wants to live a healthier and longer life. I got my genes sequenced and learned that I'm at an increased risk of developing Alzheimer's. 1/3 of the population over 80 has Alzheimer's. This book gives you the run down on the current cutting edge of Alzheimer's research and theory. It was a compelling read and it has inspired me to put more importance on my sleep and eating habits. It's got something for everyone, whether you have a loved one with the disease and want to better understand it, are a student or researcher wanting a concise summery of the current state of research, or for anyone interested in understanding the mystery surrounding a disease that affects so much of the population.
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Karee Thomas
4.0 out of 5 stars My aunt has Alzeihmers
Reviewed in the United States on April 28, 2019
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I found the book informative. My aunt read it as well as she insisted on understanding her disease better. The book served it's purpose
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5.0 out of 5 stars A MUST Read for Anyone Interested in Alzheimer's
Reviewed in the United States on January 9, 2017
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This book is a great read for ANYONE interested in learning about Alzheimer's disease. The authors do a superb job synthesizing the material in an understandable manner and back up their claims with scientific journal articles and other related references. I have not seen a book that does this in such a comprehensive and approachable manner.
Anyone with the slightest interest in neuroscience should read this book!! Highly recommend!!!
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5.0 out of 5 stars A GREAT book for anyone who wants to know about Alzheimer's disease
Reviewed in the United States on January 27, 2017
This book deserves 5 stars because of how thorough the authors are in explaining all aspects of this disease. If you want to have a much better understanding of how this disease starts, its progression, common misconceptions, current treatments and potential future areas of interest, you need to get this book. All information in the book is backed by scientific data and referenced material. This is very rare in most books having to do with this topic. I highly recommend this book!
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Rajat Mayur Shah
5.0 out of 5 stars Very useful and well written book on Alzheimers
Reviewed in the United States on April 27, 2017
This is a very useful book for any person who's had a family member or someone in their lives with Alzheimer's disease. It's a great way to increase your understanding of the subject, particularly because there's very few books out there that delve in to the topic in the way this book does.

I like the way in which the content is presented, both the text and the images as well as the depth and background given. Overall this is well prepared scientific information written in a relatable way. It's very easy to comprehend the content, even though it talks about some complex issues. Definitely recommend this book.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great book!
Reviewed in the United States on December 12, 2016
A very well written, comprehensive book giving you all the information necessary for both patients and care givers alike. The book is very easy to read with every fact backed by scientific evidence. No other resource like this exists, THIS IS A MUST READ for anyone interested in Alzheimers.
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