Search results for "Dementia"
Geriatrics
Dementia Rating (CDR) sum of boxes.
November 2010
Warnings on prostate drugs, HIV combination therapy
associated with off-label use of these drugs to treat behavioral problems in older people with dementia-related psychosis.
January 2011
Alzheimer's, genomics and the personal utility of testing
Alzheimer's dementia strikes fear in the heart of elderly patients. It's not uncommon for older patients to present to clinic afraid that the groceries they forgot to pick up ... These proteins have previously been shown to be associated with biological
November 2009
Risks of diclofenac sodium, fosamprenavir calcium detailed
The first generic versions of donepezil hydrochloride orally disintegrating tablets for the treatment of dementia related to Alzheimer's disease.
February 2010
Hip fracture
When the authors adjusted for age, dementia, chronic comorbidities and functionality, they found that these associations no longer persisted for delays of 120 hours or less but did persist for delays
August 2011
Test yourself
Medical history is remarkable for a 15-year history of type 2 diabetes mellitus, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, osteoporosis, and mild dementia.
August 2011
Firearms
Storing firearms safely and securely is essential to reducing the risk of unintentional or intentional injuries or deaths from firearms, particularly in homes with children, adolescents, people with dementia, people with
August 2019
Warnings on fluoroquinolones, antipsychotics, becaplermin
A boxed warning for conventional antipsychotics about an increased risk of death associated with their off-label use in patients with dementia-related psychosis.
September 2008
Longer lifespans emerge in Down syndrome
The new recommendations also advocate annual screening for Alzheimer-type dementia beginning at age 40. ... But don't be too quick to attribute seeming cognitive changes to dementia without ruling out other causes first, experts cautioned.
February 2021
Firearms
ACP stated that those who own firearms should follow best practices to reduce risk of accidental or intentional injuries, including ensuring that children, adolescents, people with dementia or substance use disorder,
October 2018