Alzheimer's Disease - Related Resources

Cochrane reviews

• There is no evidence that clioquinol (PBT1) would provide any clinical benefit for patients with Alzheimer's disease Metal Protein Attenuating Compounds for Alzheimer's Disease.
• Atypical antipsychotics are beneficial in the treatment of aggression, agitation and psychosis in people with Alzheimer's disease, but the risks of adverse events may outweigh the benefits, particularly with long term treatment Atypical Antipsychotics for Aggression and Psychosis in Alzheimer's Disease
• Statins are probably not effective for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease Statins for the Treatment of Alzheimer's Disease.

Other evidence summaries

• High-dose B vitamin supplements do not slow cognitive decline in individuals with mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease High-Dose B Vitamins in Alzheimer's Disease.

Other Internet resources

• Early-onset autosomal dominant Alzheimer disease. Orphanet ORPHA1020 http://www.orpha.net/consor/cgi-bin/Disease_Search.php?lng=EN&data_id=631&Disease_Disease_Search_diseaseGroup=Alzheimer-disease--familial&Disease_Disease_Search_diseaseType=Pat&Disease(s) concerned=Early-onset-autosomal-dominant-Alzheimer-disease--Familia

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