New treatment for hallucinations, delusions caused by dementia

Researchers say CTE has a clear environmental cause (repeated brain trauma) rather than a genetic cause. In other words, CTE is the only preventable form of dementia.

A promising new treatment for a very troubling symptom of dementia.

Clinical trials show an antipsychotic drug called Pimavanserin significantly reduced hallucinations and delusions in dementia patients.

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Scientists from the Cleveland Clinic even stopped the study early because the benefit was so clear.

The drugmaker, Acadia Pharmaceutical, now plans to apply for FDA approval.

About 30%, or over 2 million dementia patients, suffer from delusions that can cause aggressive behavior.


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