Book contents
- Cambridge Textbook Of Neuroscience for Psychiatrists
- Reviews
- Cambridge Textbook of Neuroscience for Psychiatrists
- Copyright page
- Contents
- Contributors
- Introduction
- 1 Cells
- 2 Neurotransmitters and Receptors
- 3 Basic Techniques in Neuroscience
- 4 Neuroanatomy
- 5 Neural Circuits
- 6 Modulators
- 7 Genetics
- 8 Neurodevelopment and Neuroplasticity
- 9 Integrated Neurobiology of Specific Syndromes and Treatments
- 10 Neurodegeneration
- 10.1 A Neurodegenerative Cascade of Causality
- 10.2 Prodromal Disease and Mild Cognitive Impairment
- 10.3 Preclinical Stages of Neurodegenerative Disease
- 10.4 Spectra, Domains and Dimensions of Neurodegenerative Disease
- 10.5 Reserve, Resilience and Resistance to Neurodegeneration
- 10.6 Environmental Causes of Neurodegenerative Disease
- 10.7 Comorbidity and Dual Pathology in Neurodegenerative Disorders
- Index
10.2 - Prodromal Disease and Mild Cognitive Impairment
from 10 - Neurodegeneration
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 08 November 2023
- Cambridge Textbook Of Neuroscience for Psychiatrists
- Reviews
- Cambridge Textbook of Neuroscience for Psychiatrists
- Copyright page
- Contents
- Contributors
- Introduction
- 1 Cells
- 2 Neurotransmitters and Receptors
- 3 Basic Techniques in Neuroscience
- 4 Neuroanatomy
- 5 Neural Circuits
- 6 Modulators
- 7 Genetics
- 8 Neurodevelopment and Neuroplasticity
- 9 Integrated Neurobiology of Specific Syndromes and Treatments
- 10 Neurodegeneration
- 10.1 A Neurodegenerative Cascade of Causality
- 10.2 Prodromal Disease and Mild Cognitive Impairment
- 10.3 Preclinical Stages of Neurodegenerative Disease
- 10.4 Spectra, Domains and Dimensions of Neurodegenerative Disease
- 10.5 Reserve, Resilience and Resistance to Neurodegeneration
- 10.6 Environmental Causes of Neurodegenerative Disease
- 10.7 Comorbidity and Dual Pathology in Neurodegenerative Disorders
- Index
Summary
The dichotomy of dementia diagnosis (healthy adult versus patient) conflicts with the gradually progressive nature of neurodegeneration. There may be a memorable first event – such as a fall, or getting lost – but usually symptoms emerge against an individual’s normal ability and behaviour. In other words, they start mild.
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- Cambridge Textbook of Neuroscience for Psychiatrists , pp. 561 - 562Publisher: Cambridge University PressPrint publication year: 2023