A Retrospective Study of the Use of Neuroimaging in the Assessment of Dementia in Adults with Learning Disability

Aim of this retrospective study is to explore the use of neuroimaging in the assessment of dementia in adults with learning disability. This includes indications for the scan, practical issues in undertaking the scan, abnormal findings revealed by the scan & the clinical usefulness of these abno...

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Published in:The British journal of developmental disabilities 2006-07, Vol.52 (103), p.101-108
Main Authors: Gangadharan, Satheesh K., Bhaumik, Sabyasachi
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Dementia
Learning disabled elderly people
Neuroimaging
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Summary:Aim of this retrospective study is to explore the use of neuroimaging in the assessment of dementia in adults with learning disability. This includes indications for the scan, practical issues in undertaking the scan, abnormal findings revealed by the scan & the clinical usefulness of these abnormal findings. The information then can be used for developing guidelines for the use of neuroimaging in this population. Tables, References. Adapted from the source document.
ISSN:0969-7950
DOI:10.1179/096979506799103541