Alzheimer's
« Previous EntriesHalf of Patients With Alzheimer’s Disease Adhere to Cholinesterase Inhibitors After 1 Year
Monday, October 19th, 2009About half of patients with Alzheimer’s disease who have been prescribed oral cholinesterase inhibitors are still taking the medication after 1 year, researchers said here at the American Neurological Association (ANA) 134th Annual Meeting.
“Optimal compliance and persistence rates of oral cholinesterase inhibitors — rivastigmine, galantamine, and donepezil — are important factors contributing to the beneficial […]
Study indicates donepezil may delay progression into Alzheimer’s in patients with MCI with depressive symptoms.
Tuesday, June 16th, 2009HealthDay (6/15, McKeever) reported that, according to a study published in the June 16 issue of Neurology, “depression might increase the chance of developing Alzheimer’s disease among those already experiencing memory problems,” but the medication “donepezil (Aricept), commonly prescribed for people with Alzheimer’s, could slow the depressed person’s slide into the disease.” For the study, […]
Alzheimer’s cases rise dramatically
Friday, November 21st, 2008Alzheimer’s cases rise dramatically
As the last week of November’s Alzheimer’s Awareness Month approaches, researchers say that the number of people affected continues to rise tremendously.
According to the Alzheimer’s Association, an estimated 5.2 million Americans of all ages have Alzheimer’s disease in 2008. Alzheimer’s disease is the sixth leading cause of death among Americans, and affects […]
Treatment Of Alzheimer’s Can Delay Progression Of Disease
Friday, November 7th, 2008Treatment Of Alzheimer’s Can Delay Progression Of Disease
It steals your memories, your lifestyle and in the end, it steals your life. Alzheimer’s destroys brain cells and is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States — potentially affecting 10-million baby boomers.
But the education on this cruel disease came too late for Harvey […]
Alzheimer’s Disease Should Be Stopped Before Epidemic
Monday, September 22nd, 2008Alzheimer’s Disease Should Be Stopped Before Epidemic
Alzheimer’s disease is a form of dementia which affects most of the elderly, and with the world’s aging population it becomes a huge issue to cover Alzheimer’s related costs.
According to estimates by Alzheimer’s Association, there will be more than 100 million people by 2050 suffering from Alzheimer’s, which is […]
