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Bob DeMarco

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posted 08/24/2008, comments (0)

Alzheimer's and the Thyroid

I wish I could shout this from the mountain top: "when Alzheimer's or dementia present themselves get the thyroid checked" About a year ago, I read an article on hypothyroidism and posted it on my blog. The article described the symptoms of hypothyroidism and how it is associated with an increased risk of Alzheimer's disease in women... Read more Chevron

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Bob DeMarco

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posted 07/02/2008, comments (0)

Overuse Of Antipsychotics Among Nursing Home Residents With Dementia

The Alzheimer's Reading Room This excellent article really got my blood flowing. It reminded me about a similar situation that occurred with my mother's personal physician. The doctor wanted to put my mother on an anti-depression drug. I was far enough in and had read enough information about dementia and Alzheimer's to understand... Read more Chevron

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