2005, Number 1
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Rev Mex Neuroci 2005; 6 (1)
Considerations to manage insane patients
Pedroso II, Bringas VML, Padrón SA, Díaz DA
Language: Spanish
References: 5
Page: 50-51
PDF size: 63. Kb.
ABSTRACT
Some aspects regarding Alzheimer disease patients and caregivers are briefly revised. Practical recommendations to cope from the neurology and neuropsychology approach are given.
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