In the Clinic. Dementia

Ann Intern Med. 2014 Aug 5;161(3):ITC1; quiz ITC16. doi: 10.7326/0003-4819-161-3-201408050-01002.

Abstract

This issue provides a clinical overview of dementia, focusing on prevention, diagnosis, treatment, practice improvement, and patient information. The content of In the Clinic is drawn from the clinical information and education resources of the American College of Physicians (ACP), including ACP Smart Medicine and MKSAP (Medical Knowledge and Self-Assessment Program). Annals of Internal Medicine editors develop In the Clinic from these primary sources in collaboration with the ACP's Medical Education and Publishing divisions and with the assistance of science writers and physician writers. Editorial consultants from ACP Smart Medicine and MKSAP provide expert review of the content. Readers who are interested in these primary resources for more detail can consult http://smartmedicine.acponline.org, https://mksap.acponline.org/, and other resources referenced in each issue of In the Clinic.

MeSH terms

  • Antipsychotic Agents / therapeutic use
  • Cholinesterase Inhibitors / therapeutic use
  • Dementia / diagnosis*
  • Dementia / psychology
  • Dementia / therapy*
  • Dopamine Agents / therapeutic use
  • Humans
  • Long-Term Care
  • Memantine / therapeutic use

Substances

  • Antipsychotic Agents
  • Cholinesterase Inhibitors
  • Dopamine Agents
  • Memantine