Aggression and jealousy in people with dementia ‘red flag for homicide’
Australian researchers find common diagnoses and behaviour patterns are associated with murder and should be addressed in primary care.
Tag: Dementia
Long-term antibiotic use may lead to dementia
An analysis from nearly 15,000 nurses reveals that women who reported at least two months of antibiotic exposure in midlife had lower mean cognitiv…
Biogen publishes Alzheimer’s drug data in low-ranking journal
The disease-modifying therapy, which was granted accelerated approval in the US last year, is currently under consideration by the TGA.
Simple memory test correlates with brain plaque: study
The test is useful in research but may also guide clinicians on progression of a patient's cognitive deficits, a neurolo…
Pandemic distresses patients with dementia and their carers, survey finds
Lockdowns and disrupted routines have increased mental illness, researchers say.
Antipsychotics linked to increased mortality risk for patients with dementia
Pre-existing comorbidities also raise risk, but the effect of the drugs is independent of this, researchers say.
Dementia patients cared for by their own GPs have risk of delirium cut by 35%: study
Patients are also less likely to be hospitalised and are prescribed fewer medications.
Probe into death of patient on new Alzheimer’s drug
Meanwhile the sponsor has released further favourable clinical trial data.
Subclinical thyroid dysfunction ‘not linked’ to cognitive decline
Researchers say screening with the aim of reducing dementia risk is unwarranted.
‘No link’ between statins and dementia in over-65s
The analysis of results from ASPREE cofirms earlier studies, expert comentator says.
