The diagnosis of dementia: demographic characteristics.

The demographic characteristics of 242 clinic outpatients evaluated for dementia were examined. Each individual received a comprehensive assessment of medical status, psychological functioning, and social abilities. Diagnoses were arrived at by consensus, and appropriate treatment plans and follow-up recommendations were generated, with comprehensive feedback provided to family members and other caregivers. The results of this study help increase our knowledge of the characteristics of individuals with Alzheimer's disease, multi-infarct dementia, or other related disorders.

Malignant melanoma of the skin.

Each year, several thousand New Jersey residents are diagnosed with skin cancer, the most common form of cancer. One form of skin cancer, malignant melanoma, has a high mortality rate. This report examines melanoma rates from 1979 to 1985, and suggests basic precautionary steps necessary for prevention and control of this disease.