by BMJ Newswise — In trials, the antipsychotic drug brexpiprazole (Rexulti) failed to provide a clinically meaningful benefit and increased the risk of death. Yet the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has fast tracked its approval, making Rexulti the first antipsychotic for treating agitation in elderly patients with dementia. At a cost of around...
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Alarm as FDA fast-tracks first antipsychotic drug for agitation in dementia
by British Medical Journal Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain In trials, the antipsychotic drug brexpiprazole (Rexulti) failed to provide a clinically meaningful benefit and increased the risk of death. Yet the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has fast tracked its approval, making Rexulti the first antipsychotic for treating agitation in elderly patients with dementia. At a cost of...
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Could a bodybuilding supplement help stave off dementia?
New research in mice suggests a bodybuilding supplement may be able to improve memory. Kseniya Ovchinnikova/Getty Images Researchers investigated the effects of the bodybuilding supplement HMB on Alzheimer’s disease markers in mice. HMB improved cognitive ability and reduced the buildup of amyloid plaques in mouse models of Alzheimer’s. Further studies are needed to see how these findings...
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Bodybuilding Supplement Shown to Stave Off Dementia in Mice
HEALTH 31 July 2023 By DAVID NIELD As scientists continue to look for clues as to how dementia can be prevented and cured, they’ve found that the bodybuilding supplement beta-hydroxy beta-methylbutyrate (or HMB) protects against cognitive decline in mice. Researchers from Rush University and the Simmaron Research Institute in the US found that the muscle-building supplement helped keep learning...
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Does eating eggs help reduce dementia?
By MAYA ROSEMAN/103FM VIA MAARIV ONLINE Published: JULY 31, 2023 14:33 Fried egg (illustrative)(photo credit: PEXELS) A new study on the subject of the effects of eating on dementia and heart disease was recently covered by Dr. Maya Roseman during her program on 103 FM. Roseman presented in the research corner of her program on...
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Dementia: Olive oil could boost brain health, according to new study
A half tablespoon of olive oil per day could lower your risk of dying from dementia, a new study reports. Bloomberg Creative/Getty Images Opting for olive oil could reduce your risk of fatal dementia, according to a new study. Participants who included half a tablespoon of olive oil in their daily diet were 28% less...
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Does Benadryl Cause Dementia?
Written by Kevin Hwang, MD, MPH | Reviewed by Katie E. Golden, MD Updated on April 6, 2023 Key takeaways: Benadryl (diphenhydramine) affects the body in a few ways. So it actually belongs to two classes of medications: antihistamines and anticholinergics. Some research studies suggest that frequent use of anticholinergic medications may increase the chances...
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New evidence links sight loss to dementia
by Alzheimer’s Research UK Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain A new study suggests that sight loss in people over 71 years old may be linked to dementia. The study was published on July 13 in JAMA Ophthalmology. The researchers at the University of Michigan in the US analyzed data from nearly 3,000 US citizens over 71 years old, who were part of...
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Menopausal hormone therapy linked to increased rate of dementia
by British Medical Journal Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Use of menopausal hormone therapy is associated with an increased rate of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, suggests a large Danish study published by The BMJ. An increase was seen in long term users of menopausal hormone therapy, but also in short term users around the age of menopause (55...
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Scientists Discover a New Potential Way To Stop Dementia Progression
By UNIVERSITY OF HELSINKI JUNE 26, 2023 Dementia, a prevalent and distressing neurodegenerative disorder, exerts its grip on countless individuals across the globe. This condition manifests through a progressive decline in cognitive functions, including memory impairment and the inability to carry out routine activities. As the disease advances, individuals grappling with dementia encounter substantial challenges in communication,...