Economic evaluation of donepezil for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease in Canada
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Treating milder forms of Alzheimer's disease (AD) with donepezil hydrochloride can lower medical costs in Canada. Researchers applied a Markov model to results comparing the benefits of donepezil therapy versus no drug treatment. Experts predict overall health care savings of $929 Canadian dollars per patient over five years of treatment with the new drug. Donepezil may also delay progression to severe AD by 2.4 months.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0002-8614
Year: 1999
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A double-blind, placebo-controlled, multicenter study of Cerebrolysin for Alzheimer's disease
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A 4-week randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multicenter clinical trial of Cerebrolysin as a treatment for Alzheimer's disease (AD) has been carried out. Cerebrolysin proved safe, and it improved the cognitive deficits and global function in patients with mild to moderate AD. Long-term efficacy and safety should be evaluated in the future.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0002-8614
Year: 2000
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Age-related macular degeneration: a practical approach to a challenging disease
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Information on age-related macular degeneration in early, intermediate and advanced form, that causes blindness, and its treatment is presented.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0002-8614
Year: 2006
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