Aducanumab
approved by FDA for mild Alzheimer’s disease: uncertain as to which patients may benefit A recombinant monoclonal antibody reduce amyloid plaque on pet imaging Coverage: not covered by public & private payers Cost: about $60,000 per year, depends on weight inconsistant clinical effects on rating scales Dosing MRI brain...
Dementia with Lewy body
Fluctuation in cognitive functions Visual hallucination, present early Parkinson, bilateral REM sleep disorder Neuroleptic sensitivity Also common: repeated fall syncope autonomic dysfunction...
Apoaequorin – Prevagen
Apoaequorin is a protein that was originally discovered in the jellyfish species Aequorea victoria. When apoaequorin binds with calcium, a blue light is produced. This compound is being marketed as Prevagen as a supplement to improve memory. There has been some concern over false advertising claims being made by...
Alzheimer family resource
WebMD – Alzheimer disease guide Is it Alzheimer or Normal aging Caregiver checklist Living and managing Being Patient Being Patient...
Dementia Treatment
Mild to moderate dementia. MINI MENTAL STATUS EXAM 10-26 = Aricept 5 then, 10 mg qd generic $10/month or may use 23 mg generic $55/m. evidence does not support a clinically important advantage to the higher dose and it is associated with increased side effects Rivastigmine (Exelon) 1.5, 3,...