Author | Khan, Aman U. author |
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Title | Clinical Disorders of Memory [electronic resource] / by Aman U. Khan |
Imprint | Boston, MA : Springer US, 1986 |
Connect to | http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4684-5128-3 |
Descript | 284 p. online resource |
1. Nature of Memory -- A. Psychology of Memory -- B. Neurobiology of Memory -- C. Summary -- D. References -- 2. Memory Assessment -- A. Single Tests of Memory (Verbal) -- B. Single Tests of Memory (Nonverbal) -- C. Test Batteries for Memory -- D. Neuropsychological Test Batteries -- E. Questionnaires to Assess Memory -- F. Clinical Examination of Memory -- G. Specific Rating Scales and Inventories -- H. Summary -- I. References -- 3. Drugs Influencing Learning and Memory -- A. Introduction and Historical Overview -- B. Drugs Impairing Memory -- C. Drugs Facilitating Memory -- D. Summary -- E. References -- 4. Alcohol and Memory Impairment -- A. Social Drinking -- B. Acute Alcoholic Intoxication -- C. Chronic Alcoholism -- D. Summary -- E. References -- 5. Role of Neuropeptides in Memory -- A. Noradrenaline and Dopamine System -- B. Serotonergic System -- C. Cholinergic System -- D. Opioid Peptides -- E. Hormones -- F. Summary -- G. References -- 6. Memory in Degenerative Diseases of the Nervous System -- A. Alzheimerโs Disease -- B. Pickโs Disease -- C. Progressive Supranuclear Palsy -- D. Huntingtonโs Disease -- E. Wilsonโs Disease -- F. Hallervorden-Spatz Syndrome -- G. Parkinsonโs Disease -- H. Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and Parkinsonian Dementia Complex of Guam -- I. Idiopathic Calcification of Basal Ganglia -- J. Spinocerebellar Degenerations -- K. Summary -- L. References -- 7. Memory in Cerebrovascular Disorders -- A. Chronic Ischemia of the Brain -- B. Transient Ischemic Disorder -- C. Large Cerebral Infarctions -- D. Multi-infarct Dementia -- E. Summary -- F. References -- 8. Memory in Chronic CNS Infections -- A. CNS Syphilis -- B. Chronic Viral Infections -- C. Subacute Sclerosing Panencephalitis -- D. Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy -- E. Transmissible Spongioform Encephalopathies -- F. Long-term Sequelae of Bacterial Meningitis in Children -- G. Summary -- H. References -- 9. Memory in Chronic Diseases -- A. Chronic Anoxia of the Brain -- B. Cardiac Diseases -- C. Lung Diseases -- D. Anemias -- E. Chronic Renal Failure -- F. Chronic Liver Diseases -- G. Fluid and Electrolyte Disturbances -- H. Endocrine Disorders -- I. Summary -- J. References -- 10. Memory in Head Trauma -- A. Severity of Injury -- B. Focal versus Diffuse Brain Damage -- C. Nature of Disability -- D. Recovery of Physical and Mental Functions -- E. Memory Disorders from Head Trauma -- F. Recovery of Memory -- G. Nature of Impaired Memory in Head Trauma -- H. Summary -- I. References -- 11. Functional Disorders of Memory -- A. Memory Functions in Depression -- B. Memory Functions in Schizophrenia -- C. Memory Dysfunction in Autistic Children -- D. Memory Impairment in Dissociative Disorders -- E. Other Dissociative Disorders -- F. Dream Memory and Dream Amnesia -- G. Hypnosis and Memory Dysfunctions -- H. Memory Loss Induced by Electroconvulsive Therapy -- I. Summary -- J. References -- 12. Memory Changes with Aging -- A. Psychological Aspects of Memory Changes with Aging -- B. Other Factors Affecting Memory in the Elderly -- C. Biological Aspects of Aging and Memory -- D. Summary -- E. References -- 13. Treatment Strategies for Memory Disorders -- A. Pharmacological Treatment -- B. Memory Skill Training -- C. Psychiatric Treatments -- D. Environmental and Reality Orientation Program -- E. Other Therapies -- F. Summary -- G. References -- Author Index