Alzheimer's

By larson96

  • First person to be diagnosed with Alzheimer's

    First person to be diagnosed with Alzheimer's
    Dr. Alois Alzheimer he described it as "a peculiar disease of the cerebral cortex."

  • The term "Alzheimer's" was coined

    The term "Alzheimer's" was coined
    In 1910, Emil Kraepelin named this new disease after Alzheimer.

  • First FDA approved drug

    First FDA approved drug
    Novartis's Hydergine, stimulates oxygen flow to the brain, relieving symptoms of deteriorating mental capacity

  • FDA approves Cognex

    FDA approves Cognex
    It works by increasing the amount of a certain substance (acetylcholine) in the brain

  • Ronald Reagan is diagnosed with Alzheimer's

    Ronald Reagan is diagnosed with Alzheimer's
    President, Ronald Reagan, is diagnosed with Alzheimer's

  • FDA approves Aricept

    FDA approves Aricept
    Aricept improves the function of nerve cells in the brain

  • FDA approves Novartis Excelon

    FDA approves Novartis Excelon
    Exelon improves the function of nerve cells in the brain.

  • FDA approves Ortho McNeil Janssen's Razadyne

    FDA approves Ortho McNeil Janssen's Razadyne
    It works by increasing the amount of a certain substance in the brain, which may help reduce symptoms of dementia

  • FDA approves Namenda

    FDA approves Namenda
    Namenda reduces the actions of chemicals in the brain that may contribute to the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease

  • FDA Approves Ortho McNeil Janssen's Razadyne ER

    FDA Approves Ortho McNeil Janssen's Razadyne ER

  • FDA approves Novartis's Exelon Patch

    FDA approves Novartis's Exelon Patch