Search results for "Dementia"
Statins not associated with memory or cognition decline in elderly
Statins were associated with preserved cognitive ability in some subgroups, and the study may offer reassurance to patients concerned about statins' effects on the brain, study authors wrote.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2019/11/19/4.htm
19 Nov 2019
COVID-19 news on monoclonal antibodies, psychiatric drug and complications
A monoclonal antibody received emergency use authorization, but experts described implementation challenges with this therapeutic class. New research found potential benefit from a psychiatric drug in COVID-19 outpatients and associations of COVID-19 with psychiatric disorders.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/11/17/1.htm
17 Nov 2020
Higher baclofen dosage associated with encephalopathy in older patients with CKD
A retrospective Canadian study compared 30-day risk for encephalopathy in older patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) who were newly prescribed at least 20 mg of baclofen per day versus a lower dose, as well as in baclofen users versus nonusers.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2019/11/12/4.htm
12 Nov 2019
Poor olfaction linked to long-term mortality risk in older adults
Cumulative risk for death within 10 years was 46% higher in those with poor olfaction versus those with good olfaction and 30% higher at year 13.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2019/04/30/1.htm
30 Apr 2019
More medications in advanced life-limiting illness can lower quality of life, increase symptom burden
Polypharmacy may be particularly burdensome near the end of life as patients accumulate medications to treat and prevent multiple diseases.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2019/02/12/2.htm
12 Feb 2019
MKSAP Quiz: gradual memory loss
Prior aspirin use a marker for recurrent events post-ACS, but not mortalityDental procedures may pose transient, minimal cardiovascular risk
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/10/19/3.htm
19 Oct 2010
Several factors associated with hip replacement revision due to prosthetic joint infection
Preventive strategies for prosthetic joint infection that focus on hygiene, use of protective equipment, systemic antibiotics, and other similar measures could be enhanced by controlling patient-related factors.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2018/07/31/2.htm
31 Jul 2018