COVID-19 in Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia 1st Edition by P. Hemachandra Reddy, Albin John
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COVID-19 in Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia 1st Edition by P. Hemachandra Reddy, Albin John

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COVID-19 in Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia (1st Edition), edited by P. Hemachandra Reddy and Albin John, focuses on how the coronavirus impacts patients with neurodegenerative diseases and why Alzheimer's and dementia represent major comorbidities for COVID-19. [1, 2]
The textbook is structurally split into two primary sections covering the following core topics:
Section 1: General Biology of COVID-19 and Age-Related Comorbidities
    • SARS-CoV-2 Fundamentals: Detailed analysis of the virus's structural makeup, biological functions, and mechanism of action. [1]
    • Impact on the Immune System: How the virus interacts with and alters the body's immune defenses. [1]
    • Elderly Patients with Chronic Conditions: Detailed exploration of how COVID-19 affects older adults suffering from preexisting illnesses, including:
        • Hypertension
        • Diabetes and obesity
        • Kidney and respiratory diseases
        • Co-occurring infectious diseases [1]
Section 2: COVID-19 and Neurodegenerative Disease
  • Dementia & Alzheimer's Vulnerabilities: In-depth examination of the direct impact of COVID-19 on individuals living with cognitive decline. [1]
  • Demographic Demarcations and Risk Factors: Exploration of how demographic variations alter severity and outcomes, with special emphasis on:
    • Age and Gender: Biological and age-related risk trends.
    • Ethnic and Racial Background: Disparities and variations in risk among different ethnicities.
    • Lifestyle Factors: How underlying habits, diet, and environments modify patient outcomes during the pandemic. [1, 2]

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