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Current and emerging drug treatment options for Alzheimer's disease: a systematic review.

Author: ChauSarah A, HerrmannNathan, KircanskiIda, LanctôtKrista L

Systematic ReviewA review that systematically collects, evaluates, and integrates relevant research to answer a specific research question.
Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov'tResearch funding provided by government agencies outside the United States.
ReviewAn article that critically examines existing research on a particular topic and summarizes the current state of knowledge in the field.
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Overview

Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a progressive and fatal condition causing severe memory loss and cognitive decline. Current treatments only manage symptoms and do not slow or prevent the disease's progression. While some medications provide modest improvements, efforts to develop treatments that modify the disease have focused on targeting amyloid-β, but these have not been successful. It is likely that other factors, like tau protein build-up and inflammation, also contribute to AD. This review examines the effectiveness and safety of current and developing treatments for AD, highlighting the need for better disease models and biomarkers to understand the disease better.
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Original Abstract of the Article :
Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a progressive and ultimately fatal condition that causes debilitating memory loss and extensive deterioration of cognitive and functional abilities. Currently available treatments for AD (donepezil, rivastigmine, galantamine and memantine) are symptomatic and do not decel...See full text at original site
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引用元：
https://doi.org/10.2165/11595870-000000000-00000

データ提供：米国国立医学図書館（NLM）

Alzheimer's Disease: A Desert of Memory Loss, A Quest for New Treatments

Alzheimer's disease (AD), a devastating neurodegenerative disorder, is like a relentless desert wind, eroding the mind's landscape and stealing away memories. This study, like a tireless search for an oasis of hope in this desolate landscape, critically examines current and emerging drug treatment options for AD.

The researchers, like explorers charting the unknown territories of the brain, review the current treatments for AD, highlighting their modest, but consistent benefits in improving cognition and function. They also discuss the ongoing search for disease-modifying therapies, focusing on compounds that target the amyloid-β pathway. However, the lack of success in this area underscores the need for a deeper understanding of the complex mechanisms underlying AD.

The Search for a Cure: A Long and Winding Road

This study, like a map highlighting the challenges and possibilities of the journey, emphasizes the complex nature of Alzheimer's disease and the ongoing search for effective treatments. The findings underscore the need for continued research and innovation to develop therapies that can halt or reverse the progression of this devastating disorder.

Hope for the Future: A Path Toward Better Treatments

The desert of Alzheimer's disease can be a lonely and frightening place, but this study offers hope for a brighter future. By understanding the complexity of the disease and the various treatment options available, we can continue to explore new paths toward effective therapies, bringing relief and hope to those affected by AD.

Dr.Camel's Conclusion

The desert of Alzheimer's disease is vast and unforgiving, but this study reminds us that the search for a cure is a journey worth pursuing. By continuing to explore the intricacies of the disease and developing innovative therapies, we can create a more hopeful future for those affected by AD.

Date :
  1. Date Completed 2012-01-10
  2. Date Revised 2022-04-09
Further Info :

Pubmed ID

21985169

DOI: Digital Object Identifier

10.2165/11595870-000000000-00000

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