skip to content
Memory Disorders
Follow the links below to find information about memory disorders, including memory loss and amnesia.
Updated March 2012
Related HealthInsite Topics
HealthInsite Topic Page
Links to information on Alzheimer´s Disease.
HealthInsite Topic Page
Links to information on dementia and about support services for sufferers, their carers and their families.
10 Resources Found
Results 1 to 10 displayed.
| Title: | Amnesia |
|---|---|
| Publisher: | Better Health Channel |
| Description: | Amnesia describes temporary or permanent memory loss. Causes include concussion, emotional trauma, some drugs and electroconvulsive therapy. Symptoms include memory loss, confusion and the inability to recognise familiar faces or places. |
| Date: | Aug 2011 |
| Title: | Memory rehabilitation in multiple sclerosis |
|---|---|
| Publisher: | John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration |
| Description: | People with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) often struggle with memory problems and this can lead to difficulties in everyday life. Memory rehabilitation is offered to help enhance the ability to perform everyday activities and increase independence by reducing... |
| Date: | Jun 2011 |
| Title: | Pharmacologic agents for memory disorder in multiple sclerosis |
|---|---|
| Publisher: | John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration |
| Description: | Memory disorder is one of the most frequent cognitive impairment in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS), affecting an estimated 40% to 60% of patients. Data on the use of agents such as donepezil, Ginkgo biloba extracts, memantine and rivastigmine, ... |
| Date: | May 2011 |
| Title: | Recovered memory therapy |
|---|---|
| Publisher: | Better Health Channel |
| Description: | Recovered memories are memories of traumatic events that are remembered but had previously been 'forgotten'. They are often associated with past experience of childhood abuse, but may also relate to trauma such as war, natural disasters or genocide. Recovered memories have been controversial. Most experts agree recovered memories may not always be accurate. They are sometimes referred to a traumatic amnesia. |
| Date: | Oct 2011 |
| Title: | Memory loss |
|---|---|
| Publisher: | Virtual Medical Centre.com |
| Description: | Memory loss is a symptom where a person experiences an abnormal level of forgetfulness and inability to recall past events in their life. |
| Date: | May 2010 |
| Title: | Alcohol related brain impairment - memory loss |
|---|---|
| Publisher: | Better Health Channel |
| Description: | Memory loss is associated with alcohol related brain impairment (ARBI). People may not remember facts or skills. Repetition, memory aids and prompts can help people cope. |
| Date: | Mar 2012 |
| Title: | Effects of memory training in healthy older adults and older adults with mild cognitive impairment |
|---|---|
| Publisher: | John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration |
| Description: | There is an increasing interest in information on the effectiveness of cognitive training interventions to improve memory in normal and mildly cognitively impaired older adults (60 years and older). We analyzed all cognitive interventions between 1970 a... |
| Date: | Jan 2009 |
| Title: | Neurocognitive effects of chemotherapy in adults |
|---|---|
| Publisher: | Australian Prescriber |
| Description: | There is growing evidence that a subset of people who survive cancer suffer cognitive impairment after chemotherapy. Fortunately, the problem is generally subtle. However, for some survivors the symptoms are sustained and can impact significantly on their quality of life. |
| Date: | Feb 2008 |
| Title: | Amnesia - myDr.com.au |
|---|---|
| Publisher: | myDr |
| Description: | Amnesia means loss of memory. Amnesia has many causes including stroke, head injury, infections, dementia and epilepsy. |
| Date: | Dec 2007 |
| Title: | Cognitive rehabilitation for memory deficits following stroke |
|---|---|
| Publisher: | John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration |
| Description: | It is uncertain whether cognitive rehabilitation can improve memory problems after stroke. Memory problems are a common complaint for people who have had a stroke. Neuropsychological rehabilitation, and cognitive rehabilitation in particular, may play a... |
| Date: | Feb 2007 |
Results 1 to 10 displayed.
