Diagnosis, Treatment, and Research of Vascular Dementia in the Elderly (Photos)

Author: Mo Feizhi
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Publish Date: 2001-08-01
Features: Vascular dementia is one of the most common types of dementia in the elderly. This book systematically introduces the latest advances in clinical and basic research on vascular dementia (VD) both domestically and internationally.
Chapter 1: Traditional Chinese Medicine's Understanding of VD
This chapter primarily introduces the ancient and modern Chinese medical perspectives on the physiology, pathology, clinical manifestations, causes, mechanisms, and treatment of VD, including traditional Chinese medicine and acupuncture therapy, as well as the modern pharmacological research on drugs and formulas. It also highlights current issues and potential directions for further research.
Chapter 2: Modern Medicine's Understanding and Research Progress on VD
This chapter focuses on the epidemiology, neuropathology, symptoms, diagnosis, differential diagnosis, application and evaluation of neuropsychological scales, treatment, rehabilitation training, nursing, prevention, prognosis, and an overview of basic research on VD.
Chapters 3 and 4 provide a detailed introduction to the research work on "Clinical and Experimental Studies on Acupuncture Therapy for Vascular Dementia" (funded by the Guangdong Provincial Natural Science Foundation, project no. 960548). With a commitment to objectivity and rigor, based on comprehensive clinical data and experimental results, the authors present their understanding of VD, hoping to inspire further discussion and refinement of future research plans.
Chapter 5: Cognitive-Enhancing Drugs and Formulas
This chapter introduces some effective medicinal diets and teas reported in the literature, including their efficacy, mechanisms of action, and common formulations of cognitive-enhancing diets and herbal teas for the readers' reference.
The book aims to embody the following characteristics: practicality, systematicity, novelty, and ease of application. It strives to integrate basic and clinical research, providing mutual support and evidence, while addressing key issues to enable readers to gain a deeper and more systematic understanding of VD. This book is suitable for clinical healthcare workers, gerontology professionals, basic researchers, medical students and postgraduate researchers in higher education institutions, as well as general readers.