Services For Physicians
At MARS, we can help physicians more effectively identify and treat patients with memory problems.
Since 1996 five new drugs have been approved by the FDA for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. Although none of these drugs can stop or reverse the course of Alzheimer's Disease, research shows that the earlier patients with Alzheimer's Disease begin taking these medications, the longer they preserve their mental abilities.
Unfortunately, the US Surgeon General’s finds that only 3% of those with mild to moderate memory impairment and less than 25% of those with severe memory impairment will be detected by their physicians (Report to the Surgeon General, 1999). This low detection rate is alarming, but understandable. The detection of small, abnormal memory changes takes both time and specialized training.
At MARS, we can help physicians more effectively identify and treat patients with memory problems by:
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providing detailed and customized reports on the cognitive functioning of patients who suspect memory problems.
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providing detailed and customized reports on the cognitive functioning of patients who have significant risk factors for developing dementia.
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tracking memory functions for patients already diagnosed with dementia who are undergoing treatment, or plan to undergo treatment.
At MARS, we make physician referrals easy. In addition, we reserve times each week for physician referrals.
SERVICES FOR
PHYSICIANS
