In recent years, galanthamine isolated from several members of the Amaryllidaceae
(Leucojum spp., Narcissus species, Galanthus spp.) has become an important therapeutic …

Alzheimer's disease (AD) is the most common form of degenerative dementia and is
characterized by progressive impairment in cognitive function during mid-to late-adult life …

Context.—EGb 761 is a particular extract of Ginkgo biloba used in Europe to alleviate
symptoms associated with numerous cognitive disorders. Its use in dementias is based on …

Objectives: To assess the effects of rivastigmine on the core domains of Alzheimer9s
disease. Design: Prospective, randomised, multicentre, double blind, placebo controlled …

Objective: To evaluate the therapeutic effects of selective cholinergic replacement with
xanomeline tartrate, an ml and m4 selective muscarinic receptor (mAChR) agonist in …

Objective: To define and investigate key issues in the management of dementia and to make
literature-based treatment recommendations. Methods: The authors searched the literature …

Background Donepezil hydrochloride (Aricept) is a selective acetylcholinesterase inhibitor
developed for the treatment of Alzheimer disease. This phase 3 study was 1 of 2 pivotal trials …

Herbal medicines are widely used in the United States, with approximately one quarter of
adults reporting use of an herb to treat a medical illness within the past year. Herbs contain …

Alzheimer's disease (AD) can be diagnosed with a considerable degree of accuracy. In
some centers, clinical diagnosis predicts the autopsy diagnosis with 90% certainty in series …

Introduction compromised in AD [2] and the resultant cholinergic deficit contributes to the
cognitive impairment of these Alzheimer's Disease (AD) is the most common single cause of …