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24 Treatments for Pick Disease of the Brain

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3	Medical Procedures

8	Prescribed Medications

1	Over the Counter Medications

5	Herbs and Supplements

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There is no known treatment for frontotemporal dementia and no way to slow the progression of the disease. Treatment focuses on patient care, symptom management, monitoring symptom progression and providing assistance with daily activities and personal care. During the early sta...[read article]

Tests for Pick Disease of the Brain

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. 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
3. 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
4. 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
5. MRI of Head 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
6. 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
7. 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 Pick Disease of the Brain

1. Behavior Therapy Behavioral therapy, or behavioral modification, is a psychological technique based on the premise that specific, observable, maladaptive, badly adjusted, or self-de... More
2. Positive Reinforcement A reinforcer is a stimulus that follows some behavior and increases the probability that the behavior will occur. For example, when a dog's owner is trying to ... 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
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Prescribed Medications for Pick Disease of the Brain

1. quetiapine(Seroquel , Seroquel XR) QUETIAPINE (kwe TYE a peen) is an antipsychotic. It is used to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, also known as manic-depression. More
2. paroxetine(Paxil , others...) Close PAROXETINE (pa ROX e teen) is used to treat depression. It may also be used to treat anxiety disorders, obsessive compulsive disorder, panic attacks, post traumatic... More
3. fluoxetine(Prozac , others...) Close FLUOXETINE (floo OX e teen) belongs to a class of drugs known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). It helps to treat mood problems such as depression... More
4. venlafaxine(Effexor , Effexor XR) VENLAFAXINE (VEN la fax een) is used to treat depression, anxiety and panic disorder. More
5. sertraline(Zoloft ) SERTRALINE (SER tra leen) is used to treat depression. It may also be used to treat obsessive compulsive disorder, panic disorder, post-trauma stress, premenstrual ... More
6. mirtazapine(Remeron , Remeron SolTab) This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions. More
7. olanzapine(Zyprexa , Zyprexa Zydis) OLANZAPINE (oh LAN za peen) is used to treat schizophrenia, psychotic disorders, and bipolar disorder. Bipolar disorder is also known as manic-depression. More
8. risperidone(Risperdal , others...) Close RISPERIDONE (ris PER i done) is an antipsychotic. It is used to treat schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and some symptoms of autism. More
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Over the Counter Medications for Pick Disease of the Brain

1. mirtazapine This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions. More
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Herbs and Supplements for Pick Disease of the Brain 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 Efficacy Grade A
2. vitamin E Vitamin E is a fat-soluble vitamin with antioxidant properties. Vitamin E exists in eight different forms (isomers): alpha, beta, gamma, and delta tocopherol; ... More Efficacy Grade C
3. Acetylcarnitine The main function of L-carnitine is to transfer long-chain fatty acids in the form of their acyl-carnitine esters across the inner mitochondrial membrane before bet... More Efficacy Grade C
4. Linolenic Acid Dietary sources of omega-3 fatty acids include fish oil and certain plant/nut oils. Fish oil contains both docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA... More Efficacy Grade C
5. cyanocobalamin Vitamin B12 is an essential water-soluble vitamin that is commonly found in a variety of foods such as fish, shellfish, meat, and dairy products. Vitamin B12 is fre... More
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