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What are the newest developments in treatments for Alzheimer's disease?
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Dr Simon Easterbrook-Smith
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My research interests include immunology and the mechanisms of amyloid formation. The latter has implications for people who are dealing with Alzheimer's Disease, Parkinson's Disease … View Profile
Adding to what Dr Gwynne wrote, this link describes the clinical trial that Dr Ralph and his colleagues are about to carry out concerning Enteracapt and Alzheimer's Disease:
http://www.griffith.edu.au/health/griffith-health-institute/research/alzheimers-trial
The trial has research ethics approval but is restricted to people who are 78 y.o. or more.
Depending on the results of the trial, Enteracapt may be added to the PBS-approved list of Alzheimer's Disease medications.Report this post
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