[Alzheimer dementia].
Alzheimer's disease is the most common form of dementia in the elderly. This review describes diagnosis, differential diagnosis, etiology and course of Alzheimer's dementia. Genetic and non-genetic risk factors are presented. In addition to the already available symptomatic therapies with acetylcholinesterase-inhibitors, new therapeutic approaches with protective and restorative substances are currently being developed.
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Abteilung für Psychiatrische Forschung, Psychiatrische Universitätsklinik, Universität Zürich.
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D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000544:Alzheimer Disease / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000235:genetics; D002800:Cholinesterase Inhibitors / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D020022:Genetic Predisposition to Disease / Q000235:genetics; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012307:Risk Factors
D002800:Cholinesterase Inhibitors