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Alzheimer's Disease - References

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  1. Beers MH, et al., eds. (2004). Merck Manual of Health and Aging. Whitehouse Station, NJ: Merck Research Laboratories.

  2. Alzheimer's Association (2010). 10 signs of Alzheimer’s. Available online: http://www.alz.org/alzheimers_disease_10_signs_of_alzheimers.asp.

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  7. Tariot PN, et al. (2004). Memantine treatment in patients with moderate to severe Alzheimer's disease already receiving donepezil. JAMA, 291(3): 317-324.

  8. Sink KM, et al. (2005). Pharmacological treatment of neuropsychiatric symptoms of dementia: A review of the evidence. JAMA, 293(5): 596-608.

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Other Works Consulted

  • Albert MS, et al. (2011). The diagnosis of mild cognitive impairment due to Alzheimer's disease: Recommendations from the National Institute on Aging-Alzheimer's Association workgroups on diagnostic guidelines for Alzheimer's disease. Alzheimer's and Dementia, 7 (3): 270-279.

  • American Psychiatric Association (2007). Practice Guideline for the Treatment of Patients With Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias. Arlington, VA: American Psychiatric Association. Available online: http://www.psychiatryonline.com/pracGuide/PracticePDFs/AlzPG101007.pdf.

  • California Workgroup on Guidelines for Alzheimer’s Disease Management (2008). Guideline for Alzheimer’s Disease Management. Chicago: Alzheimer’s Association. Available online: http://www.alz.org/national/documents/2008_Guidelines_Final_Report.pdf.

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  • National Center for Health Statistics (2010). Alzheimer's Disease. Available online: http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/fastats/alzheimr.htm.

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Last Updated: November 09, 2010
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