Alzheimer's Disease and Infectious Causes: The Theory and Evidence by Elaine A.

Description: Alzheimer's Disease and Infectious Causes by Elaine A. Moore Studies and clinical trials show that treatment of viral and bacterial infections, as well as restoring a healthy balance to the gut microbiome, can improve symptoms in patients with Alzheimers disease. This book serves as an introduction to the human microbiome and the role that infection plays in the development of Alzheimers disease. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description With the recent discovery that amyloid beta protein, the cause of plaques in Alzheimers disease, is an antimicrobial peptide produced in response to infection, many researchers are focusing on the role infection plays in the development of Alzheimers disease. Brain studies have also identified a number of different viruses, bacteria, fungi, and protozoa in the postmortem brain specimens of Alzheimers patients. Infection (particularly chronic, latent and persistent infections) causes an immune response that leads to inflammation and brain cell degeneration, which are characteristic features of Alzheimers disease. Sources of infection in Alzheimers disease vary from childhood infections to gut microbes that find their way into the brain as a result of aging, leaky gut syndrome, and increased permeability of the blood brain barrier. Studies and ongoing clinical trials show that treatment of viral and bacterial infections, as well as restoring a healthy balance to the gut microbiome, can reduce disease risk and improve symptoms in patients with Alzheimers disease. This book serves as an introduction to the human microbiome and the role that infection plays in the development of Alzheimers disease. Author Biography Elaine A. Moore has worked in hospital laboratories for more than 30 years, primarily in immunohematology and toxicology. She is a freelance medical writer and laboratory consultant. For more information, visit her website at www.elaine-moore.com. She lives in Sedalia, Colorado. Table of Contents Table of ContentsAcknowledgmentsPrefaceIntroductionOne—The Mystery of the Mind and ConsciousnessTwo—Infection as a Primary CauseThree—Microorganisms and the MicrobiomeFour—The Immune System, Neurodegeneration and the Blood-Brain BarrierFive—Stages and Pathology of the DiseaseSix—Herpes VirusesSeven—Other Associated Viruses and the Prion ConnectionEight—Bacterial InfectionsNine—Fungal and Protozoan InfectionsTen—Risk FactorsEleven—Genetic InfluencesTwelve—Risk Reduction and TherapiesBibliographyIndex Review "Following a personal experience as caretaker for her mother, laboratory technologist Moore sought to compile information on the potential influences of infectious agents on Alzheimers disease. In the resulting book Moore presents an application of the theory of microbial influence on disease progression. ...This book should be useful to those who study Alzheimers disease and for courses that focus more generally on the relationship between the human microbiome and disease. ...recommended"—Choice"[Moores] writing is informed by her knowledge of medical literature, but her accessible prose allows any interested patient or caregiver to understand recent advances in various topics. [She] starts with basic information about Alzheimers disease, and includes accessible data on genetic and environmental risk factors implicated in research, but the focus is on infectious causes...excellent"—Library Journal Review Quote "[Moores] writing is informed by her knowledge of medical literature, but her accessible prose allows any interested patient or caregiver to understand recent advances in various topics. [She] starts with basic information about Alzheimers disease, and includes accessible data on genetic and environmental risk factors implicated in research, but the focus is on infectious causes...excellent"-- Library Journal Details ISBN1476678618 Author Elaine A. Moore Series McFarland Health Topics Year 2020 ISBN-10 1476678618 ISBN-13 9781476678610 Format Paperback Subtitle The Theory and Evidence Place of Publication Jefferson, NC Country of Publication United States Short Title Alzheimers Disease and Infectious Causes Language English AU Release Date 2020-04-02 NZ Release Date 2020-04-02 UK Release Date 2020-04-02 DEWEY 616.8311 Publisher McFarland & Co Inc Imprint McFarland & Co Inc Pages 232 Audience Age 18 Publication Date 2020-04-16 Illustrations 19 photos, bibliography, index Audience Professional & Vocational US Release Date 2020-04-16 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:136654764;

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