More than 70% of people over 70 years old will one day develop cardiovascular disease, highlighting the need for effective ...

When to raise the dose. Results of clinical trials demonstrate that higher doses are associated with better effects. The difference between donepezil 5 mg and 10 mg, galantamine 9 mg and 12 mg, and ...

In recognition of Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services should review and revise policies for Alzheimer’s disease therapies to clear the path for early ...

Alzheimer's disease, the most common form of dementia, affects over 7 million Americans aged 65 and older, with projections ...

A large study shows risperidone raises stroke risk in patients with dementia, even those without cardiovascular disease — highlighting the need for more cautious prescribing.

About 42% of adults over 55 will develop dementia eventually, according to the National Institutes of Health. Yet for such a ...

Dementia was more prevalent in older patients with some cancer types, and comorbid dementia in this population was associated with unplanned or unnecessary hospitalization. Objective: Cancer and ...

As the patient population grows older in the U.S., dentists must handle a wide variety of geriatric patients. One such condition that these patients face is dementia. Chances are, if you are one of ...

A new study from the University of Eastern Finland shows that images portraying dementia in Finnish newspapers often paint a ...