Alzheimer's Disease: References

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References

Citations

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Other Works Consulted

• California Workgroup on Guidelines for Alzheimer’s Disease Management (2008). Guideline for Alzheimer’s disease management. Chicago: Alzheimer’s Association. Available online: http://www.alz.org/californiasouthland/documents/professional_GuidelineFullReport.pdf.

• Desai AK, Grossberg GT (2005). Diagnosis and treatment of Alzheimer's disease. Neurology, 64(Suppl 3): S34–S39.

• National Center for Health Statistics (2008). Alzheimer's Disease. Available online: http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/fastats/alzheimr.htm.

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Last updated:	November 10, 2008
Author:	Monica Rhodes
Reviewed By:	Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine, Peter J. Whitehouse, MD - Neurology
Editors:	Kathleen M. Ariss, MS, Pat Truman, MATC