title: What's new in Alzheimer's disease?
abstract: Major changes in the care and treatment of dementia of the Alzheimer's type have been made, and more are looming on the horizon. This article presents current information regarding pathology, diagnosis, causes, and treatment options. Additionally, the newest medications and alternative approaches to this prevalent disease are discussed.
authors.affiliation: The Capstone Group, 3416 E. Winona Street, Phoenix, AZ 85044, USA. carollong@qwest.net
authors.forename: Carol O
authors.initials: CO
authors.lastname: Long
authors.forename: Jan
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Dougherty
mesh_terms: D000203:Activities of Daily Living; D000544:Alzheimer Disease / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000924:Anticholesteremic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000975:Antioxidants / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002800:Cholinesterase Inhibitors / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D018450:Disease Progression; D015914:Estrogen Replacement Therapy; D006801:Humans; D008403:Mass Screening; D008550:Melatonin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D009483:Neuropsychological Tests; D008517:Phytotherapy
chemical_list: D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; D000924:Anticholesteremic Agents; D000975:Antioxidants; D002800:Cholinesterase Inhibitors; D008550:Melatonin