Banner Alzheimer's Institute

Image of logo and Text for The Primary Care Companion for CNS Disorders Read challenging cases of patients seen at the Banner Alzheimer’s Institute Memory Disorders Clinic. These reports originate from case conferences attended by a multidisciplinary group that includes dementia specialists, community physicians (internal medicine, family medicine, and radiology), physician assistants, social workers, nurses, medical students, residents, and fellows.  

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Distinguishing FTD From Behavioral Variant AD
Banner Alzheimer’s Institute

October 10, 2023

A 79-year-old man presented to the Banner Alzheimer’s Institute for evaluation of cognitive complaints with significant behavioral changes.
Claire Adams, Kyle Hendrie, Michelle James, et al
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Banner Alzheimer’s Institute

October 21, 2021

When older patients present with cognitive decline, it is important to rule out any organic, mood-related, or substance-induced etiology, such as alcohol use disorder. Explore this CME activity to…
Ganesh Gopalakrishna, Nisha Patel
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Banner Alzheimer’s Institute

October 22, 2020

What is the difference between errors and discrepancies in radiological interpretations? How often do errors occur, and how can they be avoided? Explore these questions in this CME activity…
Ganesh Gopalakrishna, Kyle Angus Hendrie
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Banner Alzheimer’s Institute

October 24, 2019

How do you proceed when a patient younger than 65 presents with cognitive complaints? Early-onset Alzheimer’s disease may not appear in the typical presentation that you expect from AD….
Po-Heng Tsai, Gurmehr Kaur, Ganesh Gopalakrishna
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Banner Alzheimer’s Institute

June 28, 2018

When evaluating an older patient for possible dementia, do you order neuroimaging? Work through this interactive CME case about an 87-year-old woman who presented with her family to Banner…
David A. Weidman, Anna D. Burke, Jennifer M. Eschbacher, et al
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Banner Alzheimer’s Institute

April 27, 2017

The symptoms of dementia and depression frequently overlap. What are the best steps to take to differentiate between dementia and depression? Follow along with this case report to learn…
Anna D. Burke, William J. Burke, Garrett H. Riggs, et al
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Banner Alzheimer’s Institute

August 18, 2016

Ms A is a 70-year-old woman with cognitive impairment, including speech changes. She is also experiencing functional impairment and has difficulty completing complex daily tasks. Does Ms A have…
David A. Weidman, Anna D. Burke, Garret H. Riggs, et al
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Banner Alzheimer’s Institute

February 25, 2016

Follow along as Mr A, an 82-year-old man with cognitive impairment, is evaluated and treated. His symptoms include getting lost while driving, forgetting conversations and events, and having disturbed…
Anna D. Burke, Garret H. Riggs, David A. Weidman, et al
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Banner Alzheimer’s Institute

February 27, 2014

Have any patients come to you with vision problems that their eye doctors can’t solve? Read this CME case report to learn how these symptoms may be indicative of…
Saurav Das, Adam S. Fleisher, Roy Yaari, et al
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Banner Alzheimer’s Institute

October 31, 2013

Mr A was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 1996, and more than 20 years later, began to experience severe personality and behavioral changes, including depression and hypersexuality. Read this…
Anna D. Burke, Roy Yaari, Pierre N. Tariot, et al
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Banner Alzheimer’s Institute

August 29, 2013

In this Primary Care Companion case, diagnose and manage Ms A, an 84-year-old woman whose cognitive changes began about 1 year ago. She is increasingly repetitive, no longer able…
Roy Yaari, Anna D. Burke, Helle Brand, et al
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Banner Alzheimer’s Institute

June 27, 2013

Which forms of rapidly progressive dementia are treatable and reversible? Use this Primary Care Companion case vignette to explore the workup, diagnosis, and care for a rapidly progressive dementia.
Roy Yaari, Susy Favaro, Anna D. Burke, et al

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