Case Study: Patient History, Presentation, and Clinical Assessment Results for a Patient with Early Stages of Alzheimer’s Disease
Early Detection of Alzheimer’s Disease and Conducting a Neuropsychological Assessment
Philip Scheltens, MD, PhD, introduces a patient case study, which describes the journey of a patient with Alzheimer’s disease, from initial presentation to receiving a diagnosis. John Harrison, PhD, then describes the use of cognitive assessments in Alzheimer’s disease and the neuropsychological domains that should be assessed. He reviews the use and results of the cognitive assessments in the patient case study.
Key Learning Objectives for Biogen’s AAIC 2018 Symposium:
- Understand the importance and challenges of an early diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease
- Broaden understanding of the use of neuropsychological tools and imaging and fluid biomarkers to leverage an earlier diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease
- Highlight the value of biomarkers for assessing differential diagnosis across dementia etiologies
- Explore clinical management options for patients with a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease in the early stages, including current non-pharmacological interventions
Disclosure: All panelists received honoraria from Biogen for participation in this symposium.
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