The A4 study: stopping AD before symptoms begin?

Sci Transl Med. 2014 Mar 19;6(228):228fs13. doi: 10.1126/scitranslmed.3007941.

Abstract

A new secondary prevention trial in older people with amyloid accumulation at high risk for Alzheimer's disease dementia should provide insights into whether anti-amyloid therapy can delay cognitive decline.

MeSH terms

  • Alzheimer Disease / metabolism
  • Alzheimer Disease / physiopathology
  • Alzheimer Disease / prevention & control*
  • Amyloid / antagonists & inhibitors*
  • Humans

Substances

  • Amyloid