Drug Induced Dementia

Author : MD Grace E. Jackson,Grace E. Jackson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 464 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 1438972318

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Drug-induced Dementia by MD Grace E. Jackson,Grace E. Jackson Pdf

Under the influence of declining birth rates, expanding longevity, and changing population structures around the world, the global prevalence of senile dementia is expected to increase more than four-fold within the next forty years. Within the United States alone, the number of affected individuals over the age of 65 is expected to rise exponentially from 8 million cases (2% of the entire population in the year 2000), to 18 million retirees (roughly 4.5% of the national census in the year 2040). Although they are striking, these statistics quite likely underestimate the scope of the coming epidemic, as they fail to consider the impact of under-diagnosis, early-onset disease, and the potential for a changing incidence of illness in the context of increasingly toxic environments. In the face of this imminent crisis, concerned observers have called for policies and practices which aim to prevent, limit, or reverse dementia. Drug-Induced Dementia: A Perfect Crime is a timely resource which reveals why and how medical treatments themselves - specifically, psychopharmaceuticals - are a substantial cause of brain degeneration and premature death. A first-of-its-kind resource for patients and clinicians, the book integrates research findings from epidemiology (observational studies of patients in the "real world"), basic biology (animal experiments), and clinical science (neuroimaging and autopsy studies) in order to demonstrate the dementing and deadly effects of psychiatric drugs. Highlighted by more than 100 neuroimages, slides of tissue specimens, and illustrations, the book uniquely describes: the societal roots of the problem (target organ toxicity, regulatory incompetence, and performativity) the subtypes and essential causes of dementia the patterns, prevalence, and causes of dementia associated with antidepressants, antipsychotics, anxiolytics, mood stabilizers, and stimulants and the actions and reforms which patients, providers, and policy makers might immediately pursue, in an effort to mitigate the causes and consequences of this iatrogenic tragedy.

Author : Grace E. Jackson
Publisher : AuthorHouse
Page : 468 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2009-05-31
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9781438972329

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Drug-Induced Dementia by Grace E. Jackson Pdf

Under the influence of declining birth rates, expanding longevity, and changing population structures around the world, the global prevalence of senile dementia is expected to increase more than four-fold within the next forty years. Within the United States alone, the number of affected individuals over the age of 65 is expected to rise exponentially from 8 million cases (2% of the entire population in the year 2000), to 18 million retirees (roughly 4.5% of the national census in the year 2040). Although they are striking, these statistics quite likely underestimate the scope of the coming epidemic, as they fail to consider the impact of under-diagnosis, early-onset disease, and the potential for a changing incidence of illness in the context of increasingly toxic environments. In the face of this imminent crisis, concerned observers have called for policies and practices which aim to prevent, limit, or reverse dementia. Drug-Induced Dementia: A Perfect Crime is a timely resource which reveals why and how medical treatments themselves – specifically, psychopharmaceuticals – are a substantial cause of brain degeneration and premature death. A first-of-its-kind resource for patients and clinicians, the book integrates research findings from epidemiology (observational studies of patients in the "real world"), basic biology (animal experiments), and clinical science (neuroimaging and autopsy studies) in order to demonstrate the dementing and deadly effects of psychiatric drugs. Highlighted by more than 100 neuroimages, slides of tissue specimens, and illustrations, the book uniquely describes: Ø the societal roots of the problem(target organ toxicity, regulatory incompetence, and performativity) Ø the subtypes and essential causes of dementia Ø the patterns, prevalence, and causes of dementia associated with antidepressants, antipsychotics, anxiolytics, mood stabilizers, and stimulants and Ø the actions and reforms which patients, providers, and policy makers might immediately pursue, in an effort to mitigate the causes and consequences of this iatrogenic tragedy.

Author : Kewal K. Jain
Publisher : Seattle : Hogrefe & Huber Publishers
Page : 406 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Medical
ISBN : UOM:39015037408898

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Drug-induced Neurological Disorders by Kewal K. Jain Pdf

Emphasizing the relevance of recent findings to the differential diagnoses of a wide range of neurological conditions, this book offers an account of drug- induced neurological disorders. Specific chapters discuss epidemiology and clinical significance, pathomechanisms, encephalopathies, disorders of consciousness, neuropsychiatric disorders, headaches, seizures, movement disorders, cerebrovascular disorders, myopathies, diseases of the spine and spinal cord, cerebellar disorders, aseptic meningitis, benign intracranial hypertension, disorders of the automatic nervous system, sleep disorders, Eosinophilia Myalgia Syndrome, serotonin syndrome, Gillian-Barre syndrome, subacute myelo-optico-neuropathy, and pituitary disorders. Jain is a consultant in pharmaceutical medicine. Annotation copyrighted by Book News Inc., Portland, OR.

Author : K.P. Ebmeier,J.T. O'Brien,J.-P. Taylor
Publisher : Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2012-01-06
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9783805598019

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Psychiatry of Parkinson's Disease by K.P. Ebmeier,J.T. O'Brien,J.-P. Taylor Pdf

Psychiatric symptoms are common in the neurological and geriatric care of patients with Parkinson’s disease. This book assembles short reviews from experts in the field to chart the various psychiatric syndromes known in Parkinson’s disease, their presentation, etiology and management. Presented are special topics on epidemiology of psychiatric symptoms, affective disorders and apathy, early cognitive impairment through to dementia, visuoperceptual dysfunction, psychotic disorders, sleep disturbances, impulse disorders and sexual problems. Further, rarely discussed issues, such as the relationship between somatoform disorders and parkinsonism are reviewed. This publication is essential reading for old age psychiatrists, gerontologists and neurologists who work with patients suffering from Parkinson’s disease. In addition, health practitioners who deal with senior patients, as well as scientists who need a quick update on the progress in this important clinical field will find this volume a helpful reference.

Author : E. Reeve,B. Farrell,W. Thompson,N. Herrmann,I. Sketris,P. Magin,L. Chenoweth,M. Gorman,L. Quirke,G. Bethune,F. Forbes,S. Hilmer
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2018-02-06
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0648265811

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Evidence-based Clinical Practice Guideline for Deprescribing Cholinesterase Inhibitors and Memantine by E. Reeve,B. Farrell,W. Thompson,N. Herrmann,I. Sketris,P. Magin,L. Chenoweth,M. Gorman,L. Quirke,G. Bethune,F. Forbes,S. Hilmer Pdf

Author : American Psychiatric Association
Publisher : American Psychiatric Pub
Page : 220 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2016
Category : Antipsychotic drugs
ISBN : 9780890426777

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The American Psychiatric Association Practice Guideline on the Use of Antipsychotics to Treat Agitation or Psychosis in Patients With Dementia by American Psychiatric Association Pdf

The guideline offers clear, concise, and actionable recommendation statements to help clinicians to incorporate recommendations into clinical practice, with the goal of improving quality of care. Each recommendation is given a rating that reflects the level of confidence that potential benefits of an intervention outweigh potential harms.

Author : Hyman J. Zimmerman
Publisher : Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Page : 848 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0781719526

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Hepatotoxicity by Hyman J. Zimmerman Pdf

Written by the foremost authority in the field, this volume is a comprehensive review of the multifaceted phenomenon of hepatotoxicity. Dr. Zimmerman examines the interface between chemicals and the liver; the latest research in experimental hepatotoxicology; the hepatotoxic risks of household, industrial, and environmental chemicals; and the adverse effects of drugs on the liver. This thoroughly revised, updated Second Edition features a greatly expanded section on the wide variety of drugs that can cause liver injury. For quick reference, an appendix lists these medications and their associated hepatic injuries. Also included are in-depth discussions of drug metabolism and factors affecting susceptibility to liver injury.

Author : Committee on Care at the End of Life,Institute of Medicine
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 457 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 1997-10-30
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780309518253

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Approaching Death by Committee on Care at the End of Life,Institute of Medicine Pdf

When the end of life makes its inevitable appearance, people should be able to expect reliable, humane, and effective caregiving. Yet too many dying people suffer unnecessarily. While an "overtreated" dying is feared, untreated pain or emotional abandonment are equally frightening. Approaching Death reflects a wide-ranging effort to understand what we know about care at the end of life, what we have yet to learn, and what we know but do not adequately apply. It seeks to build understanding of what constitutes good care for the dying and offers recommendations to decisionmakers that address specific barriers to achieving good care. This volume offers a profile of when, where, and how Americans die. It examines the dimensions of caring at the end of life: Determining diagnosis and prognosis and communicating these to patient and family. Establishing clinical and personal goals. Matching physical, psychological, spiritual, and practical care strategies to the patient's values and circumstances. Approaching Death considers the dying experience in hospitals, nursing homes, and other settings and the role of interdisciplinary teams and managed care. It offers perspectives on quality measurement and improvement, the role of practice guidelines, cost concerns, and legal issues such as assisted suicide. The book proposes how health professionals can become better prepared to care well for those who are dying and to understand that these are not patients for whom "nothing can be done."

Author : Armon B. Neel (Jr.),Bill Hogan
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 297 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2012-07-03
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9781451608397

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Are Your Prescriptions Killing You? by Armon B. Neel (Jr.),Bill Hogan Pdf

A veteran board-certified pharmacist cites the high number of annual deaths associated with prescription drug side effects, calling for changes in prescription practices that account for the needs of aging bodies.

Author : Kristian Steen Frederiksen,Gunhild Waldemar
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 437 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2021-07-26
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9783030779047

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Management of Patients with Dementia by Kristian Steen Frederiksen,Gunhild Waldemar Pdf

This book provides an overall introduction to the medical management of dementia with chapters dedicated to specific topics such as pain, epilepsy, vascular risk factors in dementia and review of medication, which are often not addressed in books on the subject, and thereby filling a gap in the field. Chapters are supplemented with cases to highlight key concepts and treatment approaches, and to provide the reader with the possibility to reflect on management options and the readers ́ own current practice. This book is aimed at clinicians of different specialties (mainly neurology, psychiatry, geriatric medicine and general practice/family medicine) who manage patients with dementia on a regular basis, and thus provides useful guidance to be used in the clinic.

Author : Peter Riederer,Gerd Laux,Toshiharu Nagatsu,Weidong Le,Christian Riederer
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 4652 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2022-11-04
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9783030620592

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NeuroPsychopharmacotherapy by Peter Riederer,Gerd Laux,Toshiharu Nagatsu,Weidong Le,Christian Riederer Pdf

This book provides a reference guide describing the current status of medication in all major psychiatric and neurological indications, together with comparisons of pharmacological treatment strategies in clinical settings in Europe, USA, Japan and China. In addition, it highlights herbal medicine as used in China and Japan, as well as complementary medicine and nutritional aspects. This novel approach offers international readers a global approach in a single dedicated publication and is also a valuable resource for anyone interested in comparing treatments for psychiatric disorders in three different cultural areas. There are three volumes devoted to Basic Principles and General Aspects, offering a general overview of psychopharmacotherapy (Vol. 1); Classes, Drugs and Special Aspects covering the role of psychotropic drugs in the field of psychiatry and neurology (Vol. 2) and Applied Psychopharmacotherapy focusing on applied psychopharmacotherapy (Vol. 3). These books are invaluable to psychiatrists, neurologists, neuroscientists, medical practitioners and clinical psychologists.

Author : Frederik Barkhof,Nick C. Fox,António J. Bastos-Leite,Philip Scheltens
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 278 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2011-02-11
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9783642008184

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Neuroimaging in Dementia by Frederik Barkhof,Nick C. Fox,António J. Bastos-Leite,Philip Scheltens Pdf

This up-to-date, superbly illustrated book is a practical guide to the effective use of neuroimaging in the patient with cognitive decline. It sets out the key clinical and imaging features of the various causes of dementia and directs the reader from clinical presentation to neuroimaging and on to an accurate diagnosis whenever possible. After an introductory chapter on the clinical background, the available "toolbox" of structural and functional neuroimaging techniques is reviewed in detail, including CT, MRI and advanced MR techniques, SPECT and PET, and image analysis methods. The imaging findings in normal ageing are then discussed, followed by a series of chapters that carefully present and analyze the key findings in patients with dementias. Throughout, a practical approach is adopted, geared specifically to the needs of clinicians (neurologists, radiologists, psychiatrists, geriatricians) working in the field of dementia, for whom this book will prove an invaluable resource.

Author : Grace E. Jackson
Publisher : AuthorHouse
Page : 424 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2005-07-28
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781463451608

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Rethinking Psychiatric Drugs by Grace E. Jackson Pdf

-- Are patients aware of the fact that pharmacological therapies stress the brain in ways which may prevent or postpone symptomatic and functional recovery ? ==================================================== Rethinking Psychiatric D

Author : Stewart Factor,Anthony Lang,William Weiner
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 480 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2008-04-15
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781405137553

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Drug Induced Movement Disorders by Stewart Factor,Anthony Lang,William Weiner Pdf

The second revised edition of this text will update and present current state of the art clinical approaches to this subject. This book will continue to be the source text of information on drug-induced movement disorders authored and edited by the pioneers in the field. It will be an invaluable addition to the library of any neurologist.

Author : Robert Kolker
Publisher : Random House Canada
Page : 433 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2020-04-07
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9780735274464

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Hidden Valley Road by Robert Kolker Pdf

OPRAH'S BOOK CLUB PICK #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER NATIONAL BESTSELLER The heartrending story of a mid-century American family with twelve children, six of them diagnosed with schizophrenia, that became science's great hope in the quest to understand--even cure--the disease. Don and Mimi Galvin seemed to be living the dream. After World War II, Don's work with the US Air Force brought them to Colorado, where their twelve children perfectly spanned the baby boom: the oldest born in 1945, the youngest in 1965. In those years there was an established script for a family like the Galvins--aspiration, hard work, upward mobility, domestic harmony--and they worked hard to play their parts. But behind the scenes was a different story: psychological breakdown, sudden shocking violence, hidden abuse. By the mid-1970s, six of the ten Galvin boys were diagnosed as schizophrenic. How could all this happen in one family? What took place inside the house on Hidden Valley Road was so extraordinary that the Galvins became one of the first families to be studied by the National Institutes of Mental Health. Their shocking story also offers a shadow history of the science of schizophrenia, from the era of institutionalization, lobotomy and the premise of the schizophrenogenic mother, to the search for genetic markers for the disease, always amidst profound disagreements about the nature of the illness itself. Unknown to the Galvins, samples of their DNA informed decades of genetic research that continues today, offering paths to treatment and even the possibility of the eradication of the disease for future generations. With clarity and compassion, bestselling and award-winning author Robert Kolker uncovers one family's unforgettable legacy of suffering, love and hope.