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7 09, 2017

Drugs To Avoid In Patients With Dementia
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Drugs To Avoid In Patients With Dementia

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Drugs To Avoid In Patients With Dementia

By Johannes van Niekerk|2019-07-12T07:57:02+00:00September 7th, 2017|Research, Resources|0 Comments

Elderly people with dementia often tolerate drugs less favorably than healthy older adults. Reasons for this include: An increased sensitivity to certain side effects Difficulty with adhering to drug regimens Decreased ability [...]

30 05, 2016

Widely Used ‘Heart Drug’ Tied to Dementia Risk
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Widely Used ‘Heart Drug’ Tied to Dementia Risk

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Widely Used ‘Heart Drug’ Tied to Dementia Risk

By Johannes van Niekerk|2017-09-27T16:16:49+00:00May 30th, 2016|Medication, Research|1 Comment

People with the heart rhythm disorder atrial fibrillation may have a heightened risk of developing dementia -- and the quality of their drug treatment may play a role, a new study hints. Specifically, [...]