作者: Ging-Yuek Robin Hsiung , A. Dessa Sadovnick
DOI: 10.1016/J.JALZ.2007.07.010
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摘要: New developments in molecular genetics have improved our understanding on a number of neurodegenerative dementias considerably, especially Alzheimer's disease and frontotemporal dementia. However, this explosion information can be overwhelming to clinicians, making it difficult integrate into regular clinical practice. In article, we briefly reviewed current regarding causative genetic mutations risk factors the major forms dementia, which provided background for discussion Third Canadian Consensus Conference Diagnosis Treatment Dementia. The principles counselling were applied. Guidelines recommendations application assessment, diagnosis, management patients families with dementia summarized.