Featured Conditions and Diseases
Alzheimer's is a disease marked primarily by memory loss, confusion, and poor judgment. This eMedTV article discusses the brain changes associated with Alzheimer's, the risk factors for this condition, its symptoms, and related statistics.
Binswanger's disease is a form of dementia that occurs when atherosclerosis damages arteries in the brain. This eMedTV article describes Binswanger's disease and includes information about risk factors and symptoms associated with the condition.
Dementia refers to a group of symptoms that may affect thought, memory, personality, and behavior. This eMedTV article explains dementia in detail, including information about Alzheimer's disease and other conditions that cause dementia symptoms.
Lewy body dementia is a form of dementia characterized by abnormal structures in the brain. This eMedTV article offers an overview of Lewy body dementia, including information about symptoms associated with it and how they are treated.
Featured Medications
Aricept is often prescribed for the treatment of symptoms caused by Alzheimer's disease. This eMedTV segment further discusses Aricept and its effects, potential side effects, and general dosing information.
Cognex is a medication that can be prescribed to treat mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease. This eMedTV Web page offers general dosing information for Cognex, explains how the drug works, and lists possible side effects that may occur with treatment.
Exelon is a medicine used to treat mild to moderate dementia caused by Alzheimer's or Parkinson's disease. This eMedTV article describes the various forms of Exelon available, explains how it works, and offers dosing information for the drug.
Ginkgo biloba supplements are often used to improve memory and mental functioning. This article on the eMedTV Web site discusses other benefits of ginkgo biloba, explains how it works, and explores the safety and effectiveness of this product.
L-theanine is an amino acid used in dietary supplements for treating various conditions. This eMedTV article explains what L-theanine is used for, explores its effectiveness for these uses, and describes the alleged benefits of this supplement.
NADH is a naturally occurring molecule in the body that functions as a coenzyme. This segment of the eMedTV archives discusses NADH in detail, providing information on how it may work, conditions it supposedly treats, side effects, and more.
Namenda is a prescription drug that is used for treating dementia caused by Alzheimer's disease. This eMedTV resource explores the effects of Namenda, describes how it works, and explains what you should know before using this medication.
Phosphatidylserine is a naturally occurring molecule essential for normal brain function. This eMedTV article describes the benefits of phosphatidylserine supplements, lists side effects that may occur, and explains the importance of this nutrient.
Razadyne is a prescription drug that is approved for treating mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease. This eMedTV page describes the various forms of Razadyne, explains how the drug works, and lists possible side effects that may occur with treatment.
Vitamin E supplements are primarily used for their antioxidant activity. This eMedTV Web page explains how the vitamin works, describes the possible benefits of using vitamin E products, and offers general warnings and precautions for these products.
