Vascular dementia: a contemporary review of epidemiology, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment
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During the last 10 years much research has been presented in the study of vascular dementia. Epidemmiologic studies examine prevalence, incidence, course and risk factors. New classification systems have been developed and there have been advances in diagnostic methodology such as neuroimaging and neuropsychological assessment. New treatments to for protecting the brain from cerebral ischemia and limiting the progression of cognitive impairment are also being developed.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0002-8614
Year: 1998
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Metastatic prostate cancer: complications and treatment
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An overview is presented on skeletal involvement in prostate cancer metastasis. These include pathological fractures, vertebral collapse, spinal cord compression, and bone pain. Serum markers of cancer progression are also discussed.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0002-8614
Year: 2003
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The effect of surgical and nonsurgical treatment on longitudinal outcomes of lumbar spinal stenosis over 10 years
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A cohort study examining the relative effect of initial surgical and nonsurgical treatment on longitudinal outcomes of patients with lumbar spinal stenosis over a 10 year follow up period is presented.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0002-8614
Year: 2005
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