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Alzheimers disease paper 1: clinical update on epidemiology, pathophysiology and diagnosis

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Eratne, D
Loi, Samantha
Farrand, S
Kelso, W
Velakoulis, Dennis
Looi, Jeffrey

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Sage Publications Inc

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Objectives: To provide a clinical update for general psychiatrists on the assessment and diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease (AD), highlighting current issues regarding epidemiology, risk factors and pathophysiology from recent relevant research findings. Conclusions: Psychiatrists can apply their skills and training in the diagnosis of AD, which is based upon a comprehensive assessment comprising history, investigations, and cognitive and functional assessment, guided by accepted diagnostic criteria.

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Australasian Psychiatry

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2039-12-31