Excerpt from The Early Recognition of General Paresis: Progressive Dementia
Read before the Section in Neurology Of the New York Academy of Medicine, February 18, 1898.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book provides detailed insights into the early stages of general paresis, touching on the medical theories that have emerged over the years and the current trends in its diagnosis. It discusses the diagnostic challenges of paretic dementia, especially in its milder forms or in combination with other conditions like multiple sclerosis. The author, an esteemed medical professional, highlights the subtle symptoms often missed and the need for considering different types of brain disease that may present similarly. The book also emphasizes the importance of recognizing physical signs early on and conducting thorough examinations, focusing on the facial tremors, speech disturbances, pupillary irregularities, and changes in handwriting. It details the characteristic mental changes that may precede or accompany these physical symptoms and provides guidance on distinguishing them from other conditions, such as cerebral neurasthenia and dementia caused by alcoholism or syphilis. Ultimately, the book stresses the crucial role of early identification and intervention, advocating that even when the diagnosis is uncertain, patients should receive proper rest, treatment, and monitoring to improve outcomes and promote recovery chances. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9780260150738_0
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