Now, for the first time, a new group of drugs called monoclonal antibodies have been shown to slow down the decline in thinking and memory in Alzheimer’s patients, the most common form of dementia.
Dementia therapies may help relieve symptoms, but many different options are available. Some may help more than others.
The S.E.C. alleged shortcomings in research said to support the drug, and its developer agreed to a $40 million settlement.
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Our easy-to-read patient fact sheet provides clinicians with information on the symptoms of delirium vs dementia and AD.
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