Medications
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There are several different medications on the market for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease. Most Alzheimer's medications work to slow the progression of memory loss and brain degeneration; there is no cure for Alzheimer's disease and memory loss cannot be recovered using medication.
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Everyone has had the experience of treating a cold. We typically take medications to treat the symptoms. As the commercials inform us, these medications treat the runny nose, congestion, cough, and fever associated with the common cold. These medications help us feel better, but we all recognize that none of the medications will "cure" the cold.…
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