Pick Disease (cont.)
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Anna M Barrett, MD
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Nestor Galvez-Jimenez, MD
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Francisco Talavera, PharmD, PhD
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Helmi L Lutsep, MD
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Pick Disease TreatmentThere is no cure for Pick disease. Treatment is aimed at improving behavior and mood problems and relieving other symptoms. For example, a speech therapist may be able to help the person improve his or her ability to communicate. Medication is helpful in many patients in easing mood and emotional difficulties. For more information, see Dementia. Next Page: Must Read Articles Related to Pick Disease
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Pick disease (named after Arnold Pick) is a progressive dementia defined by clinical and pathologic criteria.
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