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 from researchers at Wake Forest University School of Medicine, shows that "The two drugs are pharmacological opposites, which led us to hypothesize that the...
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A five-member majority of the U. S. Supreme Court concluded in late June that "it makes little sense" to bar suits against generic... Read more »
I've got a case of the wonders. Multiple sclerosis is an elusive force, but with a powerful impact on daily living, it is rife with... Read more »
Are you willing to change pharmacies to save money on prescription drugs? With Wal-Mart stores in 49 states now offering $4 generic prescription... Read more »
The FDA recently approved two new generic versions of Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals Inc.'s popular anti-arthritis medication, Mobic. This... Read more »
Jasmine D. Schmidt is the Director of Education at The Simon Foundation for Continence, a not-for-profit organization founded in 1983. The mission... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Loss of bladder control; Uncontrollable urination; Urination - uncontrollable; Incontinence - urinaryHome CareSee your doctor for an initial... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Incontinence - stressTreatmentTreatment depends on how severe the symptoms are and how much they interfere with your everyday life.The doctor may ask... Read more »
Keeping down prescription costs If you've recently been prescribed a medication, you may be daunted by the costs of some of these drugs. But take heart -- many of the most commonly used prescription medications have generic formulas, and this can...
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