Needless use of anti-psychotic drugs in dementia care in the UK is widespread and leads to the death of many patients, an official review suggests.
Dementia drug use 'killing many'
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Posted by mamie 39 days ago (http://www.forbes.com)
Too often, onerous, futile medical interventions are ordered for these end-stage patients, researchers say
Preventing Second Stroke May Stave Off Dementia
Posted by mamie 60 days ago (http://www.forbes.com)
Not all agree, though, that biggest risk factor is the brain attack itself
Money problems 'signal dementia'
Posted by donny_blitz 61 days ago (http://news.bbc.co.uk)
US researchers say a decline in financial skills is detectable in patients the year before they develop Alzheimer's.
Dementia burden 'underestimated'
Posted by donny_blitz 63 days ago (http://news.bbc.co.uk)
The future global burden of Alzheimer's and other types of dementia has been underestimated, say UK experts.
Dementia More Likely With One Subtype of HIV
Posted by mamie 85 days ago (http://www.forbes.com)
Most untreated Ugandans infected with type D were affected, study found
Call for dementia research boost
Posted by donny_blitz 125 days ago (http://news.bbc.co.uk)
A group of leading scientists back calls for a three-fold increase in funding for research into dementia in the UK.
Dementia Increasing Among the 'Oldest Old'
Posted by mittan 132 days ago (http://www.nlm.nih.gov)
Those over 90 have highest rate, new study finds Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Topics: Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia, Seniors' Health
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