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RSSMulti-infarct dementia
Multi-infarct dementia, also
known as vascular dementia,
is a form of dementia
resulting from brain damage
caused by stroke or
transient ischemic attacks
(also known as
mini-strokes). ... > full story
Brain damage
Brain damage or brain injury
is the destruction or
degeneration of brain
cells.
Brain damage may occur due
to a wide range of
conditions, illnesses, or
injuries. Possible causes of
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Dementia
Dementia is progressive
decline in cognitive
function due to damage or
disease in the brain beyond
what might be expected from
normal aging. Particularly
affected areas may be
memory, attention, language
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Neurology
Neurology is a branch of
medicine dealing with
disorders of the nervous
system. Physicians
specializing in the field of
neurology are called
neurologists and are trained
to diagnose, treat, and
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