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At the moment, there is no cure for Alzheimer's Disease. For some people in the early or middle stages of Alzheimer's Disease, certain medications may alleviate some cognitive symptoms or keep the symptoms from getting worse for a limited time. Other medications may help control behavioural symptoms such as sleeplessness, agitation, wandering, anxiety and depression.
Follow the links below to find information relating to the latest research and treatments for Alzheimer's Disease.
Reviewed May 2008
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What now for Alzheimer's Disease? An epidemiological evaluation of the AD2000 trial (Editorial)
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Australian Prescriber
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In recent years, acetylcholinesterase inhibitors have been approved for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease. This has been mainly on the strength of many randomised placebo-controlled trials showing a statistically significant improvement in cognitive, functional and behavioural scores mainly at 12 and 24 weeks.
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Dec 2005
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Alzheimer's disease - latest research
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Better Health Channel
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Alzheimer's disease is one type of dementia. It is a progressive and eventually fatal disease of the brain. It impairs higher brain functions such as memory, thinking and personality. Current research is looking at causes, treatment and possible prevention of Alzheimer's disease.
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Feb 2007
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2002 - HT and Alzheimer Dementia
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The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
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A recent report published in the JAMA adds further evidence favouring a protective effect of long-term postmenopausal hormone therapy (HT) on the risk of developing Alzheimer's Dementia.
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Sep 2003
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New drugs - Aripiprazole and Memantine
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Australian Prescriber
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Some of the views expressed in the following notes on newly approved products should be regarded as tentative, as there may have been little experience in Australia of their safety or efficacy.
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Oct 2003
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Alzheimer's disease and exercise
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Better Health Channel
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People with Alzheimer's disease can benefit from exercise. Physical activity can help to reduce depression for people with Alzheimer's disease and protect against falls and fractures.
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Feb 2007
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| Title: |
Alzheimer's disease
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myDr
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Alzheimer`s disease is a progressive disease which attacks brain cells. It accounts for between 50 per cent and 70 per cent of all dementia cases.
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Aug 2002
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Down syndrome and Alzheimer's
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Better Health Channel
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The connection between Down syndrome and Alzheimer's disease is complex. Studies of the brains of people with Down syndrome reveal that, by the age of 40, almost all develop the brain changes characteristic of Alzheimer's disease.
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Oct 2007
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Alzheimer's disease progression
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myDr
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People who have Alzheimer's disease differ in the sorts of problems they have and the speed at which they become worse.
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Mar 2002
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