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Unraveling the Depths of Dementia with New Imaging Textbook

On May 4, 2026, the prestigious Igaku-Shoin will release the book titled "Dementia Imaging Text, 2nd Edition: Mechanisms of Diseases as Seen Through Imaging and Pathology". This essential resource is edited by distinguished experts including Hidetaka Tomimoto, Mari Yoshida, Yosuke Kudo, Soichiro Shimizu, and Akihiro Shindo.

A Comprehensive Resource

This second edition is a significant evolution of the original text, which is heralded as a long-standing bestseller for its ability to convey complex concepts in an accessible visual format. It integrates the latest research, especially surrounding the introduction of anti-amyloid beta antibody drugs into clinical practice and the advancements in biomarker studies that are reshaping dementia treatment.

The book effectively elucidates the current state of dementia care with a wealth of detailed illustrations and charts that span from foundational knowledge to cutting-edge topics. It serves as a critical tool for both those seeking to understand dementia systematically and professionals wishing to stay informed about the latest update in this ever-evolving field.

Inside the Book

The "Dementia Imaging Text, 2nd Edition" features a well-structured table of contents, including:

1. Introduction: Neuroanatomy from an Imaging Perspective
2. General Overview of Dementia
- Diagnosis Process
- Core Symptoms
- Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms
- Pharmacotherapy: Disease-Modifying Agents
- Symptomatic Treatment Medications
- Non-Pharmacological Therapies and Rehabilitation
- Prevention
3. Imaging Techniques Useful in Diagnosis
- Brain Perseveration
- CT and MRI
- SPECT
- PET
- MIBG Cardiac Sympathetic Scintigraphy
- Dopamine Transporter Imaging
4. Understanding the Pathology of Dementia
- Overview: Dementia as Proteopathy
- Amyloid Beta
- Tau Proteins
- TDP-43, FUS
- Alpha-Synuclein
5. Pathophysiology of Key Diseases
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Vascular Dementia
- Dementia with Lewy Bodies
- Frontotemporal Degeneration
- Progressive Supranuclear Palsy
- Corticobasal Degeneration
- LATE and Hippocampal Sclerosis
- Silver-Granule Dementia
- Primary Age-Related Tauopathy
- Huntington's Disease
- Diseases with Calcification
- Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease
- Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
- Dementia due to Internal Diseases
- Neurosurgical Conditions
- Malignant Lymphoma
- Cognitive Disorders due to HIV
- Huntington's Disease-like Syndrome
- Inclusion Body Diseases

Published Information

• - Title: Dementia Imaging Text, 2nd Edition
• - Supervision: Hidetaka Tomimoto
• - Editors: Mari Yoshida, Yosuke Kudo, Soichiro Shimizu, Akihiro Shindo
• - Publication Date: May 4, 2026
• - Format: B5
• - Pages: 368
• - Price: 11,000 yen (10,000 yen + 10% tax)
• - ISBN: 978-4-260-06538-2
• - Publisher: Igaku-Shoin

For more information and to access a sample of the text, visit Igaku-Shoin. For inquiries, please use the contact form available on their website here.

About Igaku-Shoin

Founded in 1944, Igaku-Shoin is committed to playing a vital role as a specialized publisher, accurately conveying essential knowledge in medicine and healthcare. Their mission strives for the advancement of medical knowledge and social welfare by providing up-to-date information across a broad spectrum of medical publications. From treatment guidelines like Today's Treatment Guidelines to comprehensive nursing textbooks, the company continuously publishes numerous resources each year. In recent years, Igaku-Shoin has expanded its content creation efforts into digital formats including web services, e-books, seminars, and owned media, earning the trust of healthcare professionals and students alike.