Which clinical benefit is most expected from drugs used to treat Alzheimer disease?
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Correct answer: Improvement or stabilization of cognition
Current Alzheimer drugs do not cure the disease. They mainly provide symptomatic relief by improving or stabilizing cognitive function for a limited period.
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