Dr. Roach: With severe dementia, medications are of limited benefit
His geriatric doctor said "no" to prescribing medication to help slow down the disease. The doctor said his pulse rate is low ...
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With severe dementia, medications are of limited benefit
My 89-year-old husband was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. He does not take any medication. He is in excellent health except for the Alzheimer’s. His blood pressure is 123/69 mm Hg, and his pulse ...
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Ozempic And Other GLP-1s Show Promise With 42 Conditions — But There Are Still Big Risks
Several years ago, a little-known drug named Ozempic — previously used only to treat diabetes — emerged as a promising new ...
Relatives of people with dementia urged to fix one thing onto their clothes
Simon Day has created some of the most memorable characters in recent British comedy history: among them competitive dad, inspired by a father in his local swimming pool thrashing his kids in a race, ...
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Certain Drug Types Associated With Risk for Dementia
Antimicrobials, vaccines, and anti-inflammatories are associated with a reduced risk for Alzheimer disease and dementia, while antipsychotics and drugs for diabetes are associated with an increased ...
FDA approves first new type of pain medication in 25 years
A new pain relief drug, suzetrigine, is a prescription pill that’s taken every 12 hours after a larger starter dose. It will be sold under the brand name Journavx.