Alzheimer's Disease

Alzheimer’s Disease: Medical History

The case history (medical history) represents an important component in the diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease. Usually, it is an extraneous history (family members). Family history Is there frequent dementia in your family? Social history What is your profession/have you practiced? Is there any evidence of psychosocial stress or strain due to your family situation? Current … Alzheimer’s Disease: Medical History

Alzheimer’s Disease: Or something else? Differential Diagnosis

Congenital malformations, deformities, and chromosomal abnormalities (Q00-Q99). Trisomy 21 (Down syndrome) – specific human genomic mutation in which the entire 21st chromosome or parts of it are present in triplicate (trisomy). In addition to physical characteristics considered typical for this syndrome, the cognitive abilities of the affected person are usually impaired; furthermore, there is an … Alzheimer’s Disease: Or something else? Differential Diagnosis