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Drug treatments for Alzheimer's disease
Author(s)Judy Howarth
Journal titleSignpost, vol 2, no 2, July 1997
Pagespp 14-16
KeywordsDementia ; Drugs.
AnnotationThe introduction of Aricept (Donepezil), an acetylcholinesterase inhibitor, has raised the expectations in the general public, and particularly in carers, of treatment being available to help people suffering from Alzheimer's disease. This article describes some of the brain changes that take place in Alzheimer's disease, and describes how the drug works. (AKM).
Accession NumberCPA-980212245 A
ClassmarkEA: LLD

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