Antidepressant Monotherapy in Elderly Linked to Increased Incident Dementia
Although 11.0% of individuals taking antidepressants developed dementia, only 2.6% of the unexposed sample went on to be diagnosed with dementia.
Dementia
Former Surgeons General Cite Dementia as Top Public Health Crisis
The United States has a rapidly ageing population, and 14 million people are projected to live with dementia by 2050.
ECT Effectively Reduced Agitation, Improved Functioning in Dementia
Overall, ECT was a safe treatment option for patients with dementia experiencing agitation or aggression, as well as for those with comorbid medical conditions.
Annual Assessment for Mild Cognitive Impairment in Seniors
After a diagnosis of MCI has been established, patients should be counseled on treatment options.
Stepwise Approach Effective for Primary Care Dementia Screening
Stepwise screening starts with a single question on subjective memory loss.
USPSTF: Evidence Lacking for Cognitive Screening in Older Adults
The USPSTF draft recommendation statement says there is inadequate evidence for weighing the benefits and harms of cognitive screening in older adults.
Trial Investigating Pimavanserin for Dementia-Related Psychosis Stopped Early Due to Positive Findings
A phase 3 trial evaluating pimavanserin (Acadia) for the treatment of dementia-related psychosis has been stopped early due to positive findings in a planned interim efficacy analysis.
Hearing Aid Use Tied to Lower Risk for Dementia, Depression, Falls
Use of hearing aids is associated with lower risks for being diagnosed with Alzheimer disease, dementia, depression, anxiety, and injurious falls among elderly adults diagnosed with hearing loss.
Score Model Effectively Predicts Mortality Risk in Dementia
Eleven acute and chronic factors were identified for building a risk score model for predicting mortality in patients with dementia.
Dementia Tied to Anticholinergic Use
In a prospective study, the odds of dementia increased nearly 50% with daily use of anticholinergics for 3 years at the minimum effective dose recommended for older adults.
