New Combo Drug Approved for Alzheimer’s Dementia – Monthly Prescribing Reference

New Combo Drug Approved for Alzheimer's Dementia
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Actavis and Adamas announced that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the New Drug Application (NDA) for Namzaric (memantine HCl extended-release and donepezil HCl) capsules for the treatment of moderate to severe Alzheimer's …

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Alzheimer’s, in the Open – New York Times

Alzheimer's, in the Open
New York Times
Frank Bruni would have been heartened to read the many articles reporting the decline in dementia rates (including Alzheimer's) in developed countries. Based on estimates from the Framingham study, a 60-year-old in the United States today has about 44 …
Helping someone in the early stages Of Alzheimer's DiseaseLincoln Journal Star
Alzheimer's Association to host “Living with Alzheimer's disease” seriesThe Polk Fish Wrap

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The Dementia that is NOT Alzheimer’s Disease – EGP News

The Dementia that is NOT Alzheimer's Disease
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Dementia experts are more experienced at differentiating between dementia types. Alzheimer's disease affects cognitive function, including making new experiences into memories. The disorder in LBD affects different aspects of cognition, such as problem …

Dr. Shayesteh: Ways to slow Alzheimer’s Disease – WKBN.com

Dr. Shayesteh: Ways to slow Alzheimer's Disease
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Dr. Shayesteh said there are ways to slow down and even reverse the disease as well as dementia through diet and exercise. He said new research using human subjects shows nutritional and lifestyle changes can prevent or slow some of the early signs of …

Alzheimer’s Combo Treatment OKd by FDA – Newsmax Health

Alzheimer's Combo Treatment OKd by FDA
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved a drug to treat dementia in Alzheimer's patients that was developed by Actavis and Adamas Pharmaceuticals. Adamas shares were up nearly 17 percent at $17.10 in premarket trading. The drug, Namzaric is …

UPDATE 1-Actavis, Adamas win FDA approval for Alzheimer’s drug – Reuters


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UPDATE 1-Actavis, Adamas win FDA approval for Alzheimer's drug
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(Adds details, background, share). Dec 24 (Reuters) – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved a drug to treat dementia in Alzheimer's patients that was developed by Actavis Plc and Adamas Pharmaceuticals Inc. Adamas shares were up nearly 17 …
Actavis, Adamas Pharma Win FDA Approval For Alzheimer's Drug NamzaricNasdaq
Actavis Alzheimers Drug Approved; Bystolic Gets CRLZacks.com
Actavis, Adamas win FDA approval for Alzheimer's drugWTAQ
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Actavis, Adamas win FDA approval for Alzheimer’s drug – Reuters


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Actavis, Adamas win FDA approval for Alzheimer's drug
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(Reuters) – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved a drug to treat dementia in Alzheimer's patients that was developed by Actavis Plc and Adamas Pharmaceuticals Inc. Adamas shares were up nearly 17 percent at $17.10 in premarket trading.
Actavis, Adamas Pharma Win FDA Approval For Alzheimer's Drug NamzaricNasdaq

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Recognizing Alzheimer’s Cousin: Lewy Body Dementia – PsychCentral.com (blog)


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Recognizing Alzheimer's Cousin: Lewy Body Dementia
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A new symptom comparison chart has just been issued by the Lewy Body Dementia Association (LBDA) that helps people recognize the differences between Lewy body dementia (LBD) and Alzheimer's disease. LBD is a complex, challenging, and …

Mother’s Day: Collaborative endeavors needed to empower dementia-sufferers – Jakarta Post


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Mother's Day: Collaborative endeavors needed to empower dementia-sufferers
Jakarta Post
Disorientation and memory loss are among the signs that a person has dementia or Alzheimer's. Irritation and forgetfulness are common reactions to people with Alzheimer's. DY Suharya, whose mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer's, initially reacted in
New Developments in Alzheimer's Disease TreatmentPharmacy Times

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Black Country couple share dementia story on national TV – expressandstar.com


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Black Country couple share dementia story on national TV
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Earlier this year, the city council's cabinet members took part in an Alzheimer's awareness sessions led by the society. It called for the development of a number of dementia-friendly communities around the country, and over the past two years health