Alzheimer Disease: Hervy MP

Vellas B, Gauthier S, Allain H, Andrieu S, Aquino JP, Berrut G, Berthel M, Blanchard F, Camus V, Dartigues JF, Dubois B, Forette F, Franco A, Gonthier R, Grand A, Hervy MP, Jeandel C, Joel ME, Jouanny P, Lebert F, Michot P, Montastruc JL, Nourhashemi F, Ousset PJ, Pariente J, Rigaud AS, Robert P, Ruault G, Strubel D, Touchon J, Verny M, Vetel JM, Anonymous00344. · CHU Casselardit, Toulouse. · Rev Neurol (Paris). · Pubmed #16244574 No free full text.

Abstract: Under the auspices of the French Society of Gerontology and Geriatrics, a multidisciplinary team including geriatritians, neurologists, epidemiologists, psychiatrists, pharmacologists and public health specialists developed a consensus on care for patients with severe dementia. They defined 21 recommendations for general practitioners, long-term care physicians and specialists based on knowledge available in 2005. At all stages of the disease, the objective of care is to improve as much as possible quality-of-life for the patient and his/her family, including a life project until the end of life. It is always possible to do something for these patients and their family: nutritional status, behavior disorders, and incapacities to deal with basic activities of daily life have to be taken in consideration. Resource allocation and proximity care have to be targeted. Research areas necessary to improve the care of patients with severe dementia has been selected.

Gillette Guyonnet S, Abellan Van Kan G, Alix E, Andrieu S, Belmin J, Berrut G, Bonnefoy M, Brocker P, Constans T, Ferry M, Ghisolfi-Marque A, Girard L, Gonthier R, Guerin O, Hervy MP, Jouanny P, Laurain MC, Lechowski L, Nourhashemi F, Raynaud-Simon A, Ritz P, Roche J, Rolland Y, Salva T, Vellas B, Anonymous00256. · No affiliation provided · J Nutr Health Aging. · Pubmed #17315079 No free full text.

Abstract: Weight loss, together with psychological and behavioural symptoms and problems of mobility, is one of the principal manifestations of Alzheimer's disease (AD). Weight loss may be associated with protein and energy malnutrition leading to severe complications (alteration of the immune system, muscular atrophy, loss of independence). Various explanations have been proposed such as atrophy of the mesial temporal cortex, biological disturbances, or feeding behaviours; however, none has been proven. Prevention of weight loss in AD is a major issue. It requires regular follow-up and must be an integral part of the care plan. The aim of this article is to review the present state of scientific knowledge on weight loss associated with AD. We will consider four points: the natural history of weight loss, its known etiological factors, its consequences and the various management options.

Vellas B, Gauthier S, Allain H, Andrieu S, Aquino JP, Berrut G, Berthel M, Blanchard F, Camus V, Dartigues JF, Dubois B, Forette F, Franco A, Gonthier R, Grand A, Hervy MP, Jeandel C, Joel ME, Jouanny P, Lebert F, Michot P, Montastruc JL, Nourhashemi F, Ousset PJ, Pariente J, Rigaud AS, Robert P, Ruault G, Strubel D, Touchon J, Verny M, Vetel JM. · No affiliation provided · J Nutr Health Aging. · Pubmed #16222399 No free full text.

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