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Drugs for Alzheimer's Disease: Are They Effective?
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Alzheimer's disease (AD), a devastating neurodegenerative disorder, is the leading cause of dementia in the U.S. and in other developed countries. Patients experience progressive, disabling cognitive READ MORE
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2873716/

Available Alzheimer's Medicines are Under-Utilized
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Drugs for Alzheimer's behaviors underused INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. 10, 2008 (UPI) -- Cholinesterase inhibitors, used to treat cognitive symptoms of Alzheimer's disease, are safe and effective for symptom READ MORE
http://www.upi.com/Health_News/2008/12/10/Drug_for_Alzheimers_behavior...

Alzheimer's disease -- Current trends and future advances in therapeutic managem...
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Current trends and future advances in therapeutic management by Serge Gauthier, MD When considering our aging population and the public's awareness of the availability of treatments, it's very l READ MORE
http://www.parkhurstexchange.com/node/5075

Alzheimer's drugs slow progression of disease
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Alzheimer's still has no cure, but two different types of drugs have been found to slow the progression of the disease. Medication can improve the quality of life for people with Alzheimer's and th READ MORE
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/alzheimers/AZ00015/UPDATEAPP=false&am...

Cholinesterase Inhibitors and Memantine: Best Practices CME
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Cholinesterase Inhibitors and Memantine: Best Practices Rachelle S. Doody, MD, PhD CNS Spectr. 2008;13:10(Suppl 16):34-35 An expert panel review of clinical challenges in neurology and psychi READ MORE
http://www.cnsspectrums.com/aspx/articledetail.aspx...

Common Treatments for Alzheimer's and its Symptoms
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Currently, there is no cure for Alzheimer's disease (AD). However, there are medications that can help control its symptoms. In addition, treatments are also available to help manage agitation, depres READ MORE
http://www.ahaf.org/alzheimers/treatment/common

Effectiveness of Cholinesterase Inhibitors and Memantine for Treating Dementia
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Effectiveness of Cholinesterase Inhibitors and Memantine for Treating Dementia: Evidence Review for a Clinical Practice Guideline Parminder Raina, PhD; Pasqualina Santaguida, PhD; Afisi Ismaila, MS READ MORE
http://www.annals.org/cgi/content/full/148/5/379
Three types of medicines are available for treating Alzheimer's dementia: cholinesterase inhibitors, glutamate blockers (also known as NMDA receptor antagonists), and a recently launched "medical food" that provides an alternate source of energy to the brain. Other medicines that may be prescribed are antidepressants, medicines for behavioral problems such as anger and aggression, and medicines to treat seizures and myoclonus. These articles provide an overview of the various types of treatments, and include Continuing Medical Education activities for neurologists and psychiatrists.
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