Dementia with Lewy bodies
Dementia with Lewy bodies is
the second most frequent
cause of hospitalization for
dementia, after Alzheimer's
disease. Current estimates
are that about 60 to 75% of
diagnosed dementias are of
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Mental confusion
Severe confusion of a degree
considered pathological
usually refers to loss of
orientation (ability to
place oneself correctly in
the world by time, location,
and personal identity), and
often memory (ability to
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Sleep disorder
A sleep disorder
(somnipathy) is a disorder
in the sleep patterns of a
person or animal. Sleep
disorders include: Bruxism;
delayed sleep phase
syndrome; insomnia: jet lag
or desynchronosis;
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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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Hallucination
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Emotional detachment
Emotional detachment can mean two different things. In the first meaning, it refers to an inability to connect with others on an emotional level, as well as a means of coping with anxiety by avoiding ... > more -
Traumatic brain injury
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Brain damage
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General anxiety disorder
General anxiety disorder or generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is an anxiety disorder that is characterized by excessive and uncontrollable worry about everyday things. The frequency, intensity, and ... > more
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