When do you consider prescribing medications such as Aricept in patients with Down Syndrome who start having memory issues?
Answer from: at Community Practice
By age 60, there's a 60% chance that most people with Down syndrome will begin developing symptoms or signs of Alzheimer's disease. However, it’s important to also keep in mind that there are many other reasons why a person with Down syndrome may show signs of decline and it may not be Alzheim...
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Answer from: at Community Practice
Families approach behavioral neurologist with different intentions. If maximizing function us the goal then finding and treating the ineptly named "reversible causes of dementia" + treating their mood disorder is the optimal strategy. Sometimes they want to know if AD is present for prognostic reaso...