Alzheimer's disease: clinical update on epidemiology, pathophysiology and diagnosis. (August 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Eratne, Dhamidhu; Loi, Samantha M; Farrand, Sarah; Kelso, Wendy; Velakoulis, Dennis; Looi, Jeffrey CL
• Is Part Of: Australasian psychiatry. Volume 26:Number 4(2018:Aug.)
• Page Start: 347
• Page End: 357
• Publication Date: 2018-08
• Subjects: Alzheimer's disease -- diagnosis -- pathophysiology -- neuropsychiatric symptoms -- psychiatry -- behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia; Psychiatry -- Australasia -- Periodicals; Psychiatry -- Periodicals; 616.89005
• DOI: 10.1177/1039856218762308
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1039-8562

Abstract

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.