Dementia

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Examines the medical condition of dementia due to head traumas. Discusses the etiology; neuropsychological problems. Symptoms of multiple cognitive defects, behavioral problems, mood and personality changes. Epidemiology. Treatment for traumatic brain injury and dementia. Cognitive and behavioral rehabilitation approaches such as computer-assistance training, cognitive exercises, psychotherapy, behavior modification.

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"DEMENTIA DUE TO HEAD TRAUMA

Introduction
This research paper will explore the topic of dementia due to head trauma. Included in the discussion will be the issues of etiology, symptomatology, epidemiology, and treatment.

Etiology
TBI results in brain swelling, bleeding, infections, and/or the onset of ventricular dilation. Swelling results in more brain damage since it causes progressive blockage of circulation which leads to a local drop in brain perfusion and localized stroke. Bleeding results in tissue destruction, pressure, and spasm of blood vessels in the brain, which leads to stroke. Infections in the form of abscess or meningitis cause severe damage to brain tissue from the infection and secondary dilation of the fluid spaces ..."

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