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16 Treatments for Memory Loss

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Tests

4	Medical Procedures

2	Herbs and Supplements

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Treatment depends on the root cause of amnesia and is handled on an individual basis. Regardless of cause, cognitive rehabilitation may be helpful in learning strategies to cope with memory impairment.[read article]

Treatment News for Memory Loss

Alzheimer's-Like Memory Loss Reversed in Mice
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 29 (HealthDay News) -- New research in mice suggests that Alzheimer's disease trigg...
Overeating May Double Risk of Memory Loss: Study
SUNDAY, Feb. 12 (HealthDay News) -- Older people who eat too much are at risk for memory impairment...
'Silent Strokes' Linked to Memory Loss in Elderly: Study
THURSDAY, Dec. 29 (HealthDay News) -- In some cases, memory loss among the elderly may be due to so...

Tests for Memory Loss

1. Neurological Examination A neurological examination is an essential component of a comprehensive physical examination . It is a systematic examination that surveys the functioning of nerves... More
2. Cognitive Testing and Assessment
3. Neuropsychological Tests Clinical neuropsychology is a field with historical origins in both psychology and neurology. The primary activity of neuropsychologists is assessment of brain func... More
4. Psychologic Evaluation and Testing Psychological tests are written, visual, or verbal evaluations administered to assess the cognitive and emotional functioning of children and adults. More
5. Electroencephalogram (EEG) An electroencephalogram (EEG) is a test used to evaluate the electrical activity in the brain. Brain cells communicate with each other through electrical impulses, ... More
6. History and Physical Exam A physical examination is a routine test your doctor performs to check your overall health. It is also known as a wellness check. A physical examination helps your ... More
7. CT of Brain A cranial CT scan of the head is a diagnostic tool used to create detailed pictures of the skull, brain, paranasal sinuses, and eye sockets. CT stands for computed ... More
8. MRI of Brain Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the head is a painless, noninvasive test that produces detailed images of your brain and brain stem. The test is carried out wit... More
9. Computed Tomography (CT) Scan A computerized tomography scan (CT or CAT scan) is a series of cross-sectional X-ray images of your body. CT scans are used to examine your bones and soft tissues f... More
10. MRI A magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan is a noninvasive test that uses magnets and radio waves to create images of the inside of your body. It allows doctors to se... More
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Medical Procedures for Memory Loss

1. Memory Aids Training Many health conditions can lead to memory loss, particularly in older adults. Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia are among the most common causes ... More
2. Occupational Therapy Occupational therapy is a holistic, patient-centered, occupation-based approach to life skill development. This health profession helps people whose lives have been... More
3. Individual Psychotherapy The treatment of mental or emotional disorders and adjustment problems through the use of psychological techniques rather than through physical or biological means. More
4. Treatment of Underlying Disorders
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Herbs and Supplements for Memory Loss What's this?

1. ginkgo Ginkgo biloba has been used medicinally for thousands of years. Today, it is one of the top selling herbs in the United States. Ginkgo is used for the treatment of ... More
2. Withania somnifera
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