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Monday, March 02, 2009

Should Persons with Alzheimer Disease be Included in Research on Comorbid Conditions?

Alzheimer patients suffer from numerous comorbid conditions such as femur fracture, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes.

In the most recent issue of the Hasting's Center journal IRB: Ethics & Human Research, Anji Wall argues that social justice requires including Alzheimer patients in clinical trials on comorbid medical conditions. The entire article, Including Persons with Alzheimer Disease in Research on Comorbid Conditions, is available for free download at:

 http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/587075

1 comment:

Griffin Brooks said...

DONEP 5MG TABLET helps in the treatment of dementia-related with Alzheimer's disease. It isn't suggested in patients with gastrointestinal draining and lung diseases. This medication doesn't fix Alzheimer's disease; it improves the indications of the disease and defers disease movement.