Tag: Dementia
Artificially-Sweetened Drinks Linked to Stroke, Dementia Risk
Consumption of artificially-, but not sugar-sweetened beverages linked to increased risk
Antipsychotic Medication Use Can Be Reduced in Dementia Patients
New method helps curb undesirable behavior by recognizing dementia patients' unmet needs
Midlife Vascular Risk Factors Associated With Elevated Amyloid
One cardiovascular risk factor alone may up the likelihood of amyloid deposits by 88 percent
Insulin Resistance Predicts Later Cognitive Decline
Higher serum fasting insulin predicts future decline in verbal fluency
SGA Prescribing Higher for Veterans With PTSD/Dementia
Prescribing of SGAs to veterans with PTSD down, but consistently increased odds for concurrent dementia
Proton Pump Inhibitor Use Ups Pneumonia Risk in Dementia
Independent risk factors for pneumonia include age, male gender, underlying cerebrovascular disease
Oxybutynin Frequently Used for Overactive Bladder in U.S. Elderly
Despite known adverse effects, including cognitive decline, oxybutynin most frequently prescribed
REACH II, VA Did Not Increase Spending in Dementia Care
Behavioral interventions program for Alzheimer's patient caregivers did not increase health costs
Vitamin E, Selenium Don’t Prevent Dementia in Older Men
No reduction in the incidence of dementia with supplements of vitamin E, selenium, or both
Orthostatic Hypotension Linked to Later Dementia Risk
Middle-aged adults found 40 percent more likely to develop dementia over time
