Memory loss

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Introduction

Memory loss can be caused by many things.

• Alzheimer's disease is an illness which can cause mild to severe memory loss.
• Parkinson's disease is a genetic defect which can always result in memory loss.
• Huntington's disease is an inherited disease which can result in memory loss.
• Chemotherapy using cytotoxic drugs to treat cancer
• stress related activities are another factor which can result in memory loss.
• It is also caused by concussion.

See also

• Amnesia
• Memory and aging
• Memory bias

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Articles on Memory loss	Most recent articles on Memory loss • Most cited articles on Memory loss • Review articles on Memory loss • Articles on Memory loss in N Eng J Med, Lancet, BMJ
Media (Slides, Video, Images, MP3) on Memory loss	Powerpoint slides on Memory loss • Images of Memory loss • Photos of Memory loss • Podcasts & MP3s on Memory loss • Videos on Memory loss
Evidence Based Medicine Regarding Memory loss	Cochrane Collaboration on Memory loss • Bandolier on Memory loss • TRIP on Memory loss
Cost Effectiveness of Memory loss	Cost Effectiveness of Memory loss
Clinical Trials Involving Memory loss	Ongoing Trials on Memory loss at Clinical Trials.gov • Trial results on Memory loss • Clinical Trials on Memory loss at Google
Guidelines / Policies / Government Resources (FDA/CDC) Regarding Memory loss	US National Guidelines Clearinghouse on Memory loss • NICE Guidance on Memory loss • NHS PRODIGY Guidance • FDA on Memory loss • CDC on Memory loss
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Genetics, Pharmacogenomics, and Proteinomics of Memory loss	Genetics of Memory loss • Pharmacogenomics of Memory loss • Proteomics of Memory loss
Newstories on Memory loss	Memory loss in the news • Be alerted to news on Memory loss • News trends on Memory loss
Commentary on Memory loss	Blogs on Memory loss
Patient Resources on Memory loss	Patient resources on Memory loss • Discussion groups on Memory loss • Patient Handouts on Memory loss • Directions to Hospitals Treating Memory loss • Risk calculators and risk factors for Memory loss
Healthcare Provider Resources on Memory loss	Symptoms of Memory loss • Causes & Risk Factors for Memory loss • Diagnostic studies for Memory loss • Treatment of Memory loss
Continuing Medical Education (CME) Programs on Memory loss	CME Programs on Memory loss
International Resources on Memory loss	Memory loss en Espanol • Memory loss en Francais
Business Resources on Memory loss	Memory loss in the Marketplace • Patents on Memory loss
Informatics Resources on Memory loss	List of terms related to Memory loss