Medication for Alzheimer's disease
Currently, three drugs are available that can improve memory and delay disease progression in Alzheimer's disease. The drugs belong to the class called cholinesterase inhibitors. |
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Visit preparation
It helps to come prepared to ensure that you get most out of your session with the doctor. |
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Complementary treatment for memory problems
Much has been written on complementary remedies to beat memory loss. What are your treatment options?
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7 reasons why bogus therapies often seem to work
Dr Barry Beyerstein writes that subtle forces may lead intelligent people to think that a treatment has worked and gives seven reasons why this is. |
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Recommendations for memory improvement
A summary of what people with normal memory or memory impairment can do. |
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Glitch in head injury treatment
After some years of research, it was found that corticosteroids (cortisone-like medicines) used to treat head injuries, might be doing more harm than good. |
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Cape gene test spots dementia
A new genetic test for heart disease also helps detect a predisposition to Alzheimer’s and senile dementia, says a press release from Cape Biotech/Genecare. |
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Positive news on Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer’s disease remains a devastating condition, but it is no longer the hopeless diagnosis. On International Alzheimer’s Day, we look at new research in combating it.
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