Alzheimer's study finds 750% improvement with intensive program of care

17 July 2017
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A study conducted at New York University has shown that combining memantine hydrochloride with a care management program can multiply the improvement in daily function in Alzheimer’s patients by up to 750%.

The data were presented at the preeminent Alzheimer’s meeting, the Alzheimer's Association International Conference, by researchers from NYU’s Langone Medical Center.

Developed for Alzheimer’s by German firm Merz Pharma, memantine was approved worldwide in this indication in the early 2000s, and is now also sold by generics drugmakers.

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