4 – Alzheimers

For decades, doctors have diagnosed some patients with stroke and others with Alzheimer’s disease, even though the vast majority of seniors have a mix of both.

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Drug isn’t for mild Alzheimer’s Physicians often prescribe a drug called memantine for mild Alzheimer’s disease, even though the FDA has only approved its use for moderate to severe cases. According to a new study, memantine is not effective for mild Alzheimer’s and only slightly effective for moderate cases. The ... continue reading