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Alzheimer Disease: Current Concepts and Emerging Diagnostic and Therapeutic Strategies

Thomas E. Finucane, MD

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TO THE EDITOR:
Clark and Karlawish misstated an important fact in their Update on Alzheimer disease (1). The practice parameter of the American Academy of Neurology that they referenced in the section on cognitive treatment does not state that “the use of cholinesterase inhibitors constitutes a standard of care for patients with Alzheimer disease.” What the guideline says is, “Cholinesterase inhibitors should be considered in patients with Alzheimer disease (Standard), although studies suggest a small average degree of benefit” (2).
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Finucane TE. Alzheimer Disease: Current Concepts and Emerging Diagnostic and Therapeutic Strategies. Ann Intern Med. ;140:71. doi: 10.7326/0003-4819-140-1-200401060-00031

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Published: Ann Intern Med. 2004;140(1):71.

DOI: 10.7326/0003-4819-140-1-200401060-00031

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