Search results for "Alzheimer's Disease"
Discussing genetic risk may have little impact on patient behavior
The communication of genetic information may depend on how much it is framed as a risk to health or used to inform recommendations for wellness, study authors noted.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2016/03/22/4.htm
22 Mar 2016
Long-term view for chronic pancreatitis
Unlike acute cases of pancreatitis, chronic cases present with varying degrees and types of pain, and without other clinical indicators such as calcification or damage to pancreatic ducts. It's best to refer to a gastroenterologist early to clarify the diagnosis, so the internist can better manage the patient.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2014/01/pancreatitis.htm
1 Jan 2014
Risks of diclofenac sodium, fosamprenavir calcium detailed
Warnings, label changes, recalls, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2010/02/fda.htm
1 Feb 2010
New warnings on benzodiazepines
This column reviews details on recent recalls, warnings, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2020/11/new-warnings-on-benzodiazepines.htm
1 Nov 2020
Multidomain intervention may be associated with improved cognitive function in at-risk elderly patients
A program of diet, exercise, cognitive training, and vascular risk monitoring was associated with improvements in cognitive function, a recent study of at-risk elderly patients found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/03/17/2.htm
17 Mar 2015
Look to the community to bolster patient care
This issue also covers Alzheimer's disease, conference coverage from the Heart Failure Society of America, and whether heart failure is different in African-American patients
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2019/11/look-to-the-community-to-bolster-patient-care.htm
1 Nov 2019
Stopping antipsychotics in Alzheimer's patients with a sustained response may lead to increased rate, shorter time to relapse
Alzheimer's patients with psychosis or agitation that had responded to risperidone therapy for four to eight months had nearly double the risk of relapse after stopping the drug compared to placebo, a study found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/10/23/2.htm
23 Oct 2012
Six months post-disaster, challenges remain for Japanese medicine
The first result of the massive earthquake and tsunami that hit Japan this past March was obvious and undeniable.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2011/09/editors.htm
1 Sep 2011
Afib associated with cognitive impairment, dementia regardless of stroke history
Atrial fibrillation (AF) was associated with a higher risk for cognitive impairment and dementia, with or without a history of clinical stroke, a meta-analysis found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/03/05/2.htm
5 Mar 2013
Consensus lacking on lifestyle and dementia
Boosting exercise, controlling blood pressure, and pursuing cognitive training are likely to lower the risk for cognitive decline and dementia in the long term, although the evidence is not conclusive.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2017/10/consensus-lacking-on-lifestyle-and-dementia.htm
1 Oct 2017