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Dr. Christine Westerteicher
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9.60

Dr. Christine Westerteicher

psychiatry, elderly psychiatry, neurodegenerative diseases
psychiatry, elderly psychiatry, neurodegenerative diseases
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Overview

Country, City
Germany, Stuttgart
Health facility
Stuttgart Hospital
Medical unit
Department of psychiatry and psychotherapy for elderly

About the doctor

Dr. Christine Westerteicher is a senior physician of the Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy for the Elderly at Stuttgart Hospital, specializing in psychiatry, elderly psychiatry, and neurodegenerative diseases. With 19 scientific publications focusing on Alzheimer's disease, she has made significant contributions to understanding and treating cognitive impairments. Her research on biomarkers, genetics, and brain connectivity has paved the way for innovative approaches to diagnosing and managing neurodegenerative conditions. Dr. Westerteicher's expertise in frontotemporal lobar degeneration and the impact of genetic variants on disease progression highlights her dedication to improving patient care and advancing the field. Working in a clinic that prioritizes mental health in the elderly population, Dr. Westerteicher's commitment to patient well-being and research excellence sets her apart in psychiatry. Her investigations into the interplay between biological markers and cognitive decline demonstrate a holistic approach to diagnosing and treating Alzheimer's disease. By emphasizing the role of the thalamus and identifying genetic influences on disease pathways, she offers valuable insights for personalized treatment strategies and improved patient outcomes. Dr. Westerteicher's forward-thinking research and clinical practice exemplify her as a leading expert in geriatric psychiatry and a valuable asset to her department and the medical community.

Skills & Expertise

alzheimers
amyloid
cerebrospinal fluid
amyloid precursor
soluble amyloid
psychiatry
levels alzheimers
frontotemporal lobar degeneration
alzheimers delcode
frontal hub
predementia alzheimers
nucleotide polymorphisms
polymorphisms alzheimers
disconnection alzheimers
hippocampal disconnection
sporadic alzheimers
anxiety quality
anxiety
degeneration
depression
thalamus
predementia
betaamyloid
predementia alzheimers delcode
fluid biomarkers alzheimers
left frontal hub
frontal hub connectivity
betaamyloid hippocampal disconnection
cerebrospinal fluid concentrations
hippocampal disconnection alzheimers
cerebrospinal fluid markers
autosomaldominant sporadic alzheimers
alzheimers cerebrospinal fluid
left frontal
amyloid precursor proteins
distress levels depression
lobar degeneration
depression anxiety
biomarkers alzheimers
delays cognitive
alzheimers interrelations
elderly psychiatry
minor neuropsychological deficits
neuropsychological deficits
psychiatry elderly
psychotherapy
subjective cognitive decline
disconnection alzheimers interrelations
cognitive decline

Resume

CV (Curriculum Vitae)

Experience
  • Senior physician of the Department of psychiatry and psychotherapy for elderly at the Stuttgart Hospital

Languages

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English
German flag
German

Publications

The impact of COVID-19-related distress on levels of depression, anxiety and quality of life in psychogeriatric patients

13 October, 2021

High Psychological Burden of Young Family Physicians Early in the COVID-19 Pandemic: Results from an Exploratory Survey

1 July, 2021

The BDNFVal66Met SNP modulates the association between beta-amyloid and hippocampal disconnection in Alzheimer's disease.

February, 2021

Location

Kriegsbergstraße, 60, 70174 Stuttgart, Germany

FAQ

Where does the doctor practice?

What is the specialization of Dr. Christine Westerteicher?

The primary specialization of the doctor is psychiatry, elderly psychiatry, neurodegenerative diseases.

What is the rating of the doctor?

What topics does Dr. Christine Westerteicher expert at?

The doctor has excellent knowledge in alzheimers, amyloid, cerebrospinal fluid, amyloid precursor, soluble amyloid.

Is the specialist involved in the research?

Does the specialist offer online consultations?

No, Dr. Christine Westerteicher doesn’t perform virtual appointments.

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