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| |  New Guidelines Help Doctors and Patients in Early Diagnosis of Alzheimer's WASHINGTON, March 4, 1997 -- The National Technical Information Service (NTIS) is distributing a new set of guidelines designed to help primary care providers recognize and assess Alzheimer's disease and related dementias in the early stages. The guidelines are published by the Agency for Health Care Policy and Research. Early detection and diagnosis of Alzheimer's is especially important because, while the brain damage from Alzheimer's is irreversible, early diagnosis may allow doctors to successfully use existing treatments to slow the progression of the disease before extensive brain damage occurs. For many, this can postpone years of disability. Early and correct diagnosis also helps the patient by ensuring proper treatment for the cause of the dementia if not caused by Alzheimer's. Additionally, patients and their families will have the benefit of knowing their prognoses while their mental faculties are still intact so that they can make legal and financial arrangements for future care. The set includes: Recognition and Initial Assessment of Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias. Clinical Practice Guideline Number 19. Early Identification of Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dimentias. Quick Reference Guide for Clinicians Number 19. Early Alzheimer's Disease, Consumer Version. Patient and Family Guide. The guides are available from NTIS by phoning 703-487-4650 or by fax at 703-321-8547. NTIS is the central resource for government sponsored U.S. and worldwide scientific, technical engineering and business-related information.
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