Alzheimer's Disease Decoded: The History, Present, And Future Of Alzheimer's Disease And Dementia (Second Edition)

This book aims to present, educate and inform individuals about Alzheimers 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 Alzheimers. It adopts a global perspective on Alzheimers disease, and include epidemiological data and science from countries around the world.Alzheimers disease is a rapidly growing problem seen in every country around the world. This is the first and only comprehensive book to cover Alzheimers disease, and includes the most updated literature and scientific progress in the field of dementia and Alzheimers disease research.Most books on the market that focus on Alzheimers 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 worlds first surgical clinical trial using shunts to treat Alzheimers disease. His first-hand involvement in a clinical trial for patients with Alzheimers disease and experience treating Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH) which is commonly misdiagnosed as Alzheimers disease lends a unique perspective.This book with appeal to a wide audience, regardless of their scientific or educational background.