Flurizan Shows
Benefits for Treating Alzheimer's Disease - Slows Onset of Confusion
Depression and Aggression Over 24 Month Period
July 19th 2006
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Flurizan Benefits |
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Researchers have demonstrated Flurizan can help patients with
Alzheimer’s disease. Flurizan, made by Myriad Genetics, when given in
the larger doses (800 milligram twice a day) can slow the cognitive
decline caused by Alzheimer ’s disease.
In this study, the groups taking the higher doses demonstrated a
substantial benefit over other dose groups in the study and that this
benefit continued over 24 months. The testing included memory loss,
cognition and global function.
This is considered a small mid-state trial, but the results are
promising. Adrian Hobden, Ph.D., President of Myriad Pharmaceuticals,
Inc. said "The 24 month data completes the Phase 2 follow-on trial with
mounting evidence of efficacy against mild Alzheimer's disease that
consistently increased over the course of the study. The results are
consistent with a mode of action for Flurizan that is modifying the
course of the underlying disease process."
There was a significant increase of time before patients experienced
problems. Some problems experienced by Alzheimer’s patients include
agitation, aggression, confusion and a state of depression.
Dr. Jocobo Mintzer Said "The decrease in the number of psychiatric
events and the dramatic lengthening in time before patients experienced
such events while on Flurizan is an important feature for spouses and
caregivers of Alzheimer's patients, as well as for the patients
themselves." Mintzer is Professor in the Departments of Psychiatry and
Neurosciences and Director of the Alzheimer's Disease Program at the
Medical University of South Carolina.
The doctor added “These events can be as troubling as the more widely
recognized memory loss and decline in cognition to those involved in the
devastating deterioration caused by Alzheimer's disease."
Mintzer presented the findings at the 10th International Conference on
Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders, in Madrid, Spain.
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