Publications by authors named "Jennifer M Birrell"

Within the last few years, research into the cause and progression of Alzheimer's disease has made significant advances. Although there is still no preventative treatment or cure for this neurodegenerative illness, the development of drugs that may alleviate some of the cognitive symptoms associated with it is advancing. Cholinesterase inhibitors are at present the most effective form of treatment and have shown significant overall response rates in clinical trials.

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