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Predictive Prognosis Value Of Baseline Volumetric Mri, Song Lai, John Lackey
Predictive Prognosis Value Of Baseline Volumetric Mri, Song Lai, John Lackey
Department of Radiology Faculty Papers
Atrophic changes have been proposed as biomarkers for differential diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease (AD) and amnestic mild cognitive impairment (MCI), and different atrophic rates have been observed in AD, MCI-tp-AD converters (cMRI), stable MCI (sMCI), and normal healthy controls[1]. Measurement of atrophic changes, however, requires longitudinal MRI studies. The purpose of this study was to investigate the following questions: 1. Is it possible to use baseline volumetric MRI to predict MCI conversion to AD, i.e., to tell if a MCI patient is a cMCI or a sMCI? 2. What are the predictive values of APOE genotype, and clinical cognitive …
Psychosis In Azheimer's Disease, George M. Strickland M.D., Thomas F. Ditzler Ph.D.
Psychosis In Azheimer's Disease, George M. Strickland M.D., Thomas F. Ditzler Ph.D.
Jefferson Journal of Psychiatry
Much of the basic science literature on Alzheimer's Disease (AD) reflects ongoing research into pathophysiology and neuropathology. Yet, despite reports of the association between psychotic symptoms and Alzheimer's disease, relatively little is known about why such symptoms develop in certain patients and not in others. Neuroimaging and genetic studies may provide greater understanding of this association and allow clinicians and researchers to prevent, predict and treat the onset of psychotic symptoms in the future. This paper will review the current literature on the topic of psychosis in Alzheimer's disease and focus on current recommendations for interventions by clinicians and caregivers.