Memory Disorders

Follow the links below to find information about memory disorders.

Updated January 2008

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Title:   Amnesia
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Amnesia is a general term that describes memory loss. Some of the 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:   Apr 2008

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
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Amnesia means loss of memory. Amnesia has many causes including stroke, head injury, infections, dementia and epilepsy.
Date:   Dec 2007

Title:   Alcohol related brain impairment - memory loss
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Memory impairment is one of the most common problems associated with alcohol related brain impairment (ARBI). Repeating and rephrasing information and using memory aids and prompts are some of the strategies that can help people cope with their daily frustrations.
Date:   Nov 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:   Mar 2007
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