HOUSTON: Drug trials are now under way, aimed at potentially slowing or even stopping the progression of Alzheimer’s disease.
The trials are also aimed at preventing dementia from Alzheimer’s disease developing in the first place.
While there is no cure for this progressive form of dementia or a way to reverse it, the new generation of drugs hold out hope of arresting its progression so people can maintain their quality of life if it is detected early enough.
The drugs focus on breaking up plaque in the brain associated with Alzheimer’s disease.
The Memory Trials Center is now recruiting people who are experiencing forgetfulness to see if they qualify for the trial…