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Where To Place The Exelon Patch?
Pronounced: (riv-uh-STIG-meen)
Uses
Rivastigmine is used to treat mild to moderate forms of a certain type of brain disorder (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease or to Parkinson's disease. This medication does not cure dementia, but it may temporarily improve memory, awareness, and the ability to perform daily functions. It works by increasing the amount of a certain natural substance (acetylcholine) in the brain that is believed to be...
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Clinical trial: Switching from Aricept to the Exelon patch
This is a study to evaluate the safety of switching from Aricept to an Exelon patch in patients with Alzheimer's disease. This national study is... Read more »
Clinical trial: Aricept and Exelon patch in patients with Alzh...
This is a study to determine the safety and tolerability of switching from Aricept to the Exelon patch in patients with probable Alzheimer's disease.... Read more »
Exelon patch could be available soon, researcher says
The first skin patch to deliver medication to Alzheimer's patients could be available soon, a researcher reports. The patch, which delivers the... Read more »
Patch may help damaged hearts heal
A patch designed to help hearts heal after a heart attack has shown positive results in early trials. The mesh patch is made of vicryl, a material... Read more »
Patching up Damaged Knee Cartilage
Source: eOrthopod
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