There is a robust pipeline of experimental therapies to treat Alzheimer’s.
Are there any new approaches to the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease other than the monoclonal antibody drugs we’ve heard about recently?
Yes, currently there is a robust pipeline of experimental therapies to treat Alzheimer’s. We know that the disease process is complicated, so the treatment probably will be, too. Most experts agree that we will need a cocktail of medications to treat and cure Alzheimer’s, and the mixture needed may differ across individuals. Among the types of treatments being studied are those aimed at reducing amyloid, tau, neuroinflammation and other brain effects caused by Alzheimer’s disease.
There are even experimental therapies using technology as a means of slowing the progression of Alzheimer’s Hope is such an important component to healing: get it, give it. I urge people not to ignore their memory concerns, but to take advantage of the different options available. A great place to find information about all of the experimental trials being done in the United States isGiven all of the research, dedication and need, I am optimisitic that we are getting closer to the goal of offering patients a cocktail of medicines to help combat the disease from different pathways.
Michelle Papka, Ph.D. is the founder of The Cognitive and Research Center of New Jersey in Springfield. The mission of the CRCNJ is to provide no-cost diagnostic, treatment and supportive resources through clinical research opportunities to people affected by Alzheimer’s disease and other cognitive disorders. Send your questions toIf you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation.
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