Memory Disorders

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Reviewed February 2009

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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:   Jul 2009

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:   May 2009

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:   Dec 2008

Title:   Memory loss
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   Information on the causes, treatment and management of memory loss, written by professional medical specialists.
Date:   Aug 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 - 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

Title:   Mild cognitive impairment (MCI)
Publisher:   Alzheimer's Australia
Description:   Memory loss has long been accepted as a normal part of ageing. Recently there has been increasing recognition that some people experience a level of memory loss greater than that usually experienced with ageing, but without other signs of dementia. This has been termed Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI).
Date:   Oct 2006
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