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Exploring the Influence of Administration Routes on Medical Costs and Caregiver Burden

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Derek van Amerongen, MD, MS,Soeren Mattke, MD, DSc

An overview of how disease-modifying treatments for Alzheimer disease can impact medical costs and caregiver burden.

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  • How might disease-modifying treatments for Alzheimer disease with different treatment duration and route of administration impact medical costs and caregiver burden?
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