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Alzheimer Disease Therapy
Studies from University of Pittsburgh, Department of Neurology reveal new findings on Alzheimer disease therapy
December 11th, 2008
New research, 'Effectiveness and safety of donepezil in Hispanic patients with Alzheimer's disease: a 12-week open-label study,' is the subject of a report. According to recent research from the United States, "Hispanics represent 10% of the U.S. population and are the fastest growing group. Studies show a higher prevalence and incidence of Alzheimer's disease (AD) in Hispanics than in the non-Hispanic white population, with an earlier age of onset." "Among the currently estimated 200,000 Hispanics with AD, a significant number remain undiagnosed and untreated, and Hispanic participation in AD clinical trials has been historically low. This study evaluated the efficacy...
Source: Hospital & Nursing Home Week (2008-12-11)
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