Differential diagnosis of probable alzheimer's disease and solvent encephalopathy in older workers

1 April 1987

journal article
research article
Published by Taylor & Francis in The Clinical Neuropsychologist

Vol. 1 (2) , 153-160
https://doi.org/10.1080/13854048708520047

Abstract

This presentation includes discussion and case examples designed to assist the practicing clinician in the differential diagnosis of the effects of exposure to solvents vs. Alzheimer's disease in the determination of cognitive problems in older workers.

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