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Newest in this topic

  1. Masitinib as an adjunct therapy for mild-to-moderate Alzheimer's disease: a randomised, placebo-controlled phase 2 trial 2011-04-19
  2. Effects of rivastigmine on cognitive function in dementia with lewy bodies: a randomised placebo-controlled international study using the cognitive drug research computerised assessment system 2002-01-01

Studies

2 studies carry this tag.

Date range

2002 to 2011

Top journals

  • Alzheimer's research & therapy 1
  • Dementia and geriatric cognitive disorders 1

Newest first, then by address. Each study has a usefulness score out of 100 (rubric version 4.0); tap a score to see what makes it up. Tags were assigned automatically from each study's title and summary. The same studies as a filter in the library.

  1. Masitinib as an adjunct therapy for mild-to-moderate Alzheimer's disease: a randomised, placebo-controlled phase 2 trial

    ✓ Peer-reviewed alzhub usefulness score 57 out of 100. Alzheimer's research & therapy 2011-04-19 Treatments

    Masitinib administered as add-on therapy to standard care during 24 weeks was associated with slower cognitive decline in Alzheimer's disease, with an acceptable tolerance profile.

  2. Effects of rivastigmine on cognitive function in dementia with lewy bodies: a randomised placebo-controlled international study using the cognitive drug research computerised assessment system

    ✓ Peer-reviewed alzhub usefulness score 72 out of 100. Dementia and geriatric cognitive disorders 2002-01-01 Treatments

    This study was designed to assess the effects of rivastigmine (Exelon) on the cognitive functioning of patients suffering from dementia with Lewy bodies.

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