Krishnamoorthy, founder and behavioural neurologist and neuropsychiatrist, Buddhi Clinic, stressing the importance of a specific diagnosis in people presenting with cognitive symptoms.
“Treatable conditions can masquerade as Alzheimer’s disease, including autoimmune disorders and thyroid inflammation,” said Ennapadam S.
Dr. He also stressed the need to tailor care to the individual, noting that some medications may offer limited benefits or cause harm in certain patients.
Krishnamoorthy said a detailed, case-based assessment was important to distinguish Alzheimer’s disease from other conditions that can cause cognitive symptoms and may be treatable. He said non-pharmacological interventions also had an important role in dementia care. He said brain stimulation should not be viewed as a standalone treatment, but as one component of a broader, precision-based approach to dementia care, with interventions tailored to the individual’s clinical profile and needs.
