b'Dementia and Alzheimers DrugsAlexis S. LeakeSponsor: Dr. Thomas ManningDementia is a common term for a decline in a persons mental ability and Alzheimers is the most common cause of dementia. Alzheimers disease is a progressive disease, where dementia symptoms worsen over time. There is no cure for dementia or Alzheimers disease, however there are several drugs that may help with the symptoms. There are three main drugs doctors prescribe to treat symptoms of Alzheimers disease and dementia: donepezil, galantamine, and rivastigmine. Donepezil was made in 1983 and approved in 1996 and treats mild to moderate Alzheimers disease and some cases of dementia. It is known for helping improve sleep apnea and gait for people with Alzheimers disease. Galantamine was made in 1956 but not officially approved until 2001. It improves people to think and remember or slow the loss of these abilities for people with Alzheimers disease. Rivastigmine was made in 1997 and approved in 2000. It also improves people to think and remember. All three drugs are classified as cetylcholinesterase inhibitors, there exact mechanism is unknown, but the theory is to exert it is therapeutic effect by enhancing cholinergic functions. Hepatitis C Virus: Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine 2020Khyati D. PatelSponsor: Dr. Thomas ManningThe focus of the video presentation is on the topic of Hepatitis C. There are several topics discussed in the video including Nobel Prize of Physiology and Medicine 2020, the scientists associated with it, treatments for Hepatitis C., and future prospects for medications and studies on Hepatitis C. Additionally, this presentation includes a brief background of Hepatitis C and its treatments. This major breakthrough by the scientists awarded with the Nobel Prize brings light to the issue of the need for more research to overcome this health problem. Since it is internationally recognized, it encourages scientists around the world to contribute to eradicating the virus with additional studies and treatments. 23'