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Alzheimer’s Disease: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
Risk factor for Late Onset Alzheimer's (99% of cases):
 - Increasing
chromosome 21) Signs ... semantic memory ... AlzheimersDisease #Dementia ... pathophysiology #geriatrics ... #symptoms
Major neurocognitive disorders (MNCD): Diagnosis and workup 

1) Clinical diagnosis Cognitive impairment + loss of autonomy
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hydrocephalus, HIV ... (parkinsonian signs ... - Behavioral changes ... - Behavioral changes ... Workup #Diagnosis #Geriatrics
HIV-Associated Neurocognitive Disorder (HAND)

Definition:
HIV-Associated Neurocognitive disorders categories:
• Asymptomatic neurocognitive impairment
• Mild neurocognitive impairment
• HIV dementia

Pathophysiology:
HIV frequently
dementia Pathophysiology ... infects the CNS ... mononuclear cells in the CNS ... • Depressive symptoms ... Treatment: • HAART
CNS Infection in HIV / AIDS - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Principles of HIV-Associated CNS Opportunistic Infections:
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HIV / AIDS - Differential ... Antimicrobial treatment ... disorientation, memory ... Confusion, lethargy, memory ... vomiting, visual changes