Systematic Review of Cholinesterase Inhibitors on Cognition and Behavioral Symptoms in Patients of Chinese Descent with Alzheimer’s Disease, Vascular Dementia, or Mixed Dementia

Cholinesterase inhibitors (ChEIs) are the primary pharmacologic treatment for dementia. Their efficacy in patients of Chinese descent is not well described. We reviewed how ChEIs could affect cognition and behavioral and psychological symptoms (BPSD) in Chinese patients with Alzheimer’s disease (AD)...

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Main Authors: Ka-Chun Leung, Victor Li, Yuey-Zhun Ng, Tsz-Tai Chan, Richard S. Chang, Roger Y. Wong
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2017-08-01
Series:Geriatrics
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2308-3417/2/3/29