Alzheimer’s drug add-on cancels effectivenessAnother study shows concurrent use of cholinesterase inhibitor, anticholinergic medication could worsen dementia Stroke sufferers less likely to return home if they have dementiaThose who go home after hospitalization more likely to become disabled Five factors key in managing dementia patients in ER Lack of understanding and expertise serve to aggravate patients’ behaviour problems, experts note at meeting MoCA cognitive screen test effective for Alzheimer's The Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA), a rapid screening test for mild cognitive dysfunction, has been shown to correlate with measures of brain atrophy in patients with Alzheimer's disease. Risk of 'sleepwalking' into accepting AD biomarkers Not yet certain whether markers predict progression to dementia Memantine fails in trial of severe psych symptoms But study shows comprehensive treatment can keep even very agitated patients at home Telephone use mirrors decline MD finds it useful in marking course of illness New guidelines issued for essential tremor Don’t worry about newer blood thinners’ lack of reversibility ‘The bleed is the killer no matter what drug is used,’ Ottawa researcher says tPA may be safe for acute patients despite a recent stroke Hemorrhage risk seems small, but prospective study needed, MD urges First Previous 42 43 44 45 46 Next Last