Alzheimer’s Disease

Alzheimer’s Disease: Prevention is the Best Treatment

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Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a progressive neurodegenerative condition and the most common cause of dementia. It accounts for about 60-80 % of all cases of dementia1. There are currently no curative or prevention therapies available for the disease. Medications prescribed for Alzheimer’s disease (AD) symptoms can temporarily help individuals with thinking, memory, or speaking skills … Read more

Clinical Trials on VCID in Alzheimer’s Disease

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This year at ISC19, Dr. Eliezer Masliah MD highlighted key ongoing trials on vascular cognitive impairment and dementia (VCID) in Alzheimer’s disease (AD)1. Currently, there are 140 AD trials at different stages of development covering a wide array of topics that include pharmacological, neuropsychiatric or caregiver interventions. Many of the pharmacological trials target vascular interactions … Read more