Friday, May, 16, 2008

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Study Shows Mixing Dementia Drugs with Incontinence Drugs Can Cause Decline

Why am I not surprised? A study has shown that  two classes of drugs often given, in tandem,  to people with dementia - a population that also tends to have problems with incontinence - are together causing more rapid functional decline.   In "Dual Treatment of Incontinence and Dementia Associated with Functional Decline," a study... Read moreChevron

Dimebon, A New Alzheimer’s Drug, Shows Promise

The American Academy of Neurology 60th Annual Meeting brought news of a new Alzheimer's drug called Dimebon. The drug just made it through a pivotal phase of testing. Although it faces more trials before it will be marketable, the information implies that Dimebon could prove to be an important part of future Alzheimer's... Read moreChevron

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