Donepezil is more effective than galantamine for mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease.

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  • James Warner
چکیده

Jones RW, Soininen H, Hager K, et al. A multinational, randomised, 12-week study comparing the effects of donepezil and galantamine in patients with mild to moderate Alzheimer’s disease. Int J Geriatr Psychiatry 2004;19:58–67. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • Evidence-based mental health

دوره 7 3  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 2004