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Aids Dementia
Aids Dementia (Overview)
Referred to as aids dementia complex (also encephalopathy, neurocongnitive disorder). It is thought to be caused my activation and inflammation of the macrophage-monocyte system as well as microglia. Neurotoxins are secreted and cause widespread damage. Damaging speech changes occur along with degeneration motor neurons and most importantly cognitive impairment ensues.
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Is contracting and living with Lewy bodies dementia (alzheimers) terminal?
Eventually, yes: Lbd is not the same as alzheimers. However, there also is no cure, and it is progressive - either slow or rapid. So, it is terminal but an average life expectancy after DX is 5-7 yrs. The worst of it is that the symptoms are quite difficult to manage and few families can avoid residential care. Here's a link: http://www.Lbda.Org/content/role-palliative-and-hospice-care-in-lbd. Hope you find help! ...Read more
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Aids Dementia (Overview)
Referred to as aids dementia complex (also encephalopathy, neurocongnitive disorder). It is thought to be caused my activation and inflammation of the macrophage-monocyte system as well as microglia. Neurotoxins are secreted and cause widespread damage. Damaging speech changes occur along with degeneration motor neurons and most importantly cognitive impairment ensues.
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Is Alzheimer's or dementia hereditary?
Yes to some degree: 60% of all pts with Alzheimer's Disease have first degree relative (often a parent) that had AD. There are genetic tests one called ApoE4 which can indicate you are low, medium or high risk in your life to develop this illness. I do not recommend such testing as there are no proven treatments that can slow or prevent Alzheimer's Disease from developing. Stay active mentally and physically! ...Read more
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Aids dementia (Tip)
Assuming they have some dementia don't be surprised if it gets worse in the evening. It's called sundowners. ...See more
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Living with AIDS (Checklist)
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Could someone please tell me about aids dementia?
Check out: The fact sheet at www.Ninds.Nih.Gov.
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Is sundowning a symptom of alzheimer's dementia?
Sundowning: Can be a symptom of dementia of any kind when combined with physical problems such as hearing and vision loss. ...Read more
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Aids dementia (Tip)
Make sure to have a medic alert bracelet on with the person's name and allergies. ...See more
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Living with Multi Infarct Dementia (Checklist)
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Does acetyl-l-carnitine prevents alzheimer's disease and dementia?
No: There is no definitie evidence that anything can prevent alzheimers disease. There is suggestive evidence that exercise and treating high blood pressure and diabetes can decrease the risk of it. ...Read more
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Aricept (donepezil hcl) useful for dementia Lewy body?
Seems to be: As it increases acetylcholine in the brain and that can improve attention deficits and cognitive fluctuations. ...Read more
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Aids dementia (Tip)
Herbal supplements can interfere with prescribed medications; if you use them tell your doctor. ...See more
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Donepezil effectiveness for vascular and Lewy body dementia?
Helpful in LBD: I routinely use donepezil effectively in my lewy body disease patients. Although only 40-50% of them actually have cognitive improvements in the here & now, but we suspect it slows the progression of cognitive deterioration anecdotally. Can't comment on personal experience with vascular dementia. ...Read more
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Differences between senile dementia and altzheimers disease?
They are the same: It used to be thought that alzheimers only happened to young people-what we now call early onset alzheimers dementia. It was also thought that getting senile happened to all older adults. We now know senility and dementia are not normal aging. ...Read more
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Aids dementia (Tip)
The key issue is to prevent additional strokes, and in most cases, use effective anti-platelet drug. ...See more
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Is Lewy bodies dementia terminal?
BUT, Rx available: Dopamine meds for physical parkinsonism: Azilect (mao-b selective inhibitor) & sinemet +/- Comtan (stalevo (carbidopa and levodopa and entacapone) is both together). Tailor rx watching for side effects. Avoid Dopamine agonists (requip xl/mirapex er/neupro)--too side effect prone for lewy body patients. For dementia: namenda, paired with Exelon patch or aricept. For psychosis: seroquel or even clozaril. For excess sleepiness: nuvigil. ...Read more
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Can someone with alzheimer's disease forget their native language?
Yes: With progression of alzheimer's disease people may not be able to speak at all. ...Read more
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Aids dementia (Tip)
Get help caring for the person, especially as the disease progresses. ...See more
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Rapidly progressive dementia, prognosis in elderly, 83?
Undetermined: Dementia is a progressive disease. At this point in time medication can only slow it down, not stop it. If you are asking if the dementia will continue, it probably will at the same rate. ...Read more
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Which is deadlier, vascular dementia or alzheimers?
Depends: A large stroke can lead to vascular dementia and if you had one stroke you are at high risk of having another. Alzheimer's has a more predictable progression in general but everyone is unique so generalizations are difficult. ...Read more
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Aids (Definition)
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome, or AIDS, is the final stage of HIV, which causes intense damage to the immune system. It is associated with a low CD4 lymphocytes count and clinical signs of immune dysfunction. Specifically, AIDS begins when the CD4 cell ...Read more
Dementia (Definition)
A brain disorder that seriously affects a personâs ability to carry out daily activities. The most common form of dementia among older ...Read more