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Patients With Alzheimer’s Disease: The Role of the Nurse Practitioner
Nurse practitioners play a vital role in the early detection, diagnosis, and care of patients with Alzheimer’s disease (AD). This article examines the impact of AD, the signs and symptoms that can assist in early recognition and diagnosis, and the role played by the nurse practitioner in treatment.

Continuing Medical Education
Both free and for-a-fee continuing medical education opportunities, all available in their entirety online, may be found in this month’s expanded CE section. You will also find a calendar listing key upcoming meetings and conferences in your specialty.

PDA Resources
We offer a collection of programs, downloads, and extras designed to help you get the most out of your handheld computing.

eAbstracts
This section provides links to studies published in whole or in part online, drawn from major professional journals in your field.

Patient Education Resources
You can find reliable, patient- and caregiver-oriented information at the sites listed in this section; refer your patients and the loved ones who care for them to these pages and remain aware of the sources of their information.

Clinical Trials
Your connection to clinical trials nationwide, currently in the process of enrolling patients.

Professional Resources
We offer links to information resources for the wired practitioner.