Update on Alzheimer's disease. Promising advances in detection and treatment.
Journal Article (Journal Article;Review)
In the past decade, significant progress has been made in the understanding and treatment of Alzheimer's disease. Modest success has been achieved using new drugs in treatment of mild symptoms of the disease. Vitamin E, estrogen, and NSAIDs may slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease, but their routine use is not without risk, and there is no evidence that these agents are effective in preventing the disease in asymptomatic people. With our increased understanding of the pathogenesis of Alzheimer's disease, it is likely that the next decade will see further refinement and development of treatment strategies to halt progression and possibly reduce the incidence of disease.
Full Text
Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Burke, JR; Morgenlander, JC
Published Date
- October 15, 1999
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 106 / 5
Start / End Page
- 85 - 86
PubMed ID
- 10560470
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
- 0032-5481
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.3810/pgm.1999.10.15.746
Language
- eng
Conference Location
- England