At this point in time, we do not have effective disease-modifying agents for Alzheimer's disease
Referral for accurate and early diagnosis is essential rather than waiting for a clinical diagnosis with more advanced disease
Management of behaviour issues should be non-pharmacological if possible
If absolutely necessary, low dose risperidone may help but monitor; try to wean off the agent when possible
Future diagnosis of AD will be based on biomarker identification such as amyloid or Tau PET and CSF analysis

 

Host: Dr David Lim | Total time: 24 mins

Guest: Dr Roger Clarnette, Geriatrician; Medical Director, Clinical Trials Division; Consultant Physician, Department of Community and Geriatric Medicine, Fremantle Hospital and Health Service


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<li>At this point in time, we do not have effective disease-modifying agents for Alzheimer's disease</li>
<li>Referral for accurate and early diagnosis is essential rather than waiting for a clinical diagnosis with more advanced disease</li>
<li>Management of behaviour issues should be non-pharmacological if possible</li>
<li>If absolutely necessary, low dose risperidone may help but monitor; try to wean off the agent when possible</li>
<li>Future diagnosis of AD will be based on biomarker identification such as amyloid or Tau PET and CSF analysis</li>
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Host: Dr David Lim | Total time: 24 mins
Guest: Dr Roger Clarnette, Geriatrician; Medical Director, Clinical Trials Division; Consultant Physician, Department of Community and Geriatric Medicine, Fremantle Hospital and Health Service
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