Search results for "Dementia"
Two antidepressants ineffective for depression in patients with dementia
Sertraline (Zoloft) or mirtazapine (Remeron) was not better than placebo for depression in Alzheimer's disease, and both drugs were associated with higher rates of nausea and drowsiness, a British study found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/07/26/2.htm
26 Jul 2011
MKSAP Quiz: Evaluation for incontinence
An 88-year-old man is evaluated for incontinence. When he needs to urinate, he is very slow getting to the bathroom. He has dementia, and he uses a walker for ambulation. Following a physical exam and urinalysis, what is the most appropriate management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/03/14/3.htm
14 Mar 2023
MKSAP Quiz: Evaluation for fatigue
A 42-year-old woman is evaluated for several months of fatigue. She reports a normal diet and no gastrointestinal symptoms. Medical history is notable for hypothyroidism and vitiligo. Following a physical exam and lab studies, what is the most appropriate initial diagnostic test?
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2022/11/mksap-quiz-evaluation-for-fatigue.htm
1 Nov 2022
Free, two-minute dementia screen compares well to longer mini-assessments
MKSAP Quiz: generalized rash, facial edema, fever, and severe fatigue
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/11/16/2.htm
16 Nov 2010
Longer lifespans emerge in Down syndrome
Transitioning a patient with Down syndrome from a pediatric practice to an adult physician can be challenging due to a lack of willing physicians, who may not feel that they know enough to provide care.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2021/02/longer-lifespans-emerge-in-down-syndrome.htm
1 Feb 2021
Antibiotic stewardship improved prescribing for suspected UTI in frail older adults
Inappropriate antibiotic prescribing for suspected urinary tract infections (UTIs) was reduced in practices and facilities assigned to use a decision tool instead of usual care, particularly for patients with dementia, a randomized trial in Europe found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/02/28/5.htm
28 Feb 2023
Adults can be affected by ADHD
This month's issue addresses ADHD, hearing loss and cognition, and how to review Open Payments data.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/04/adults-can-be-affected-by-adhd.htm
1 Apr 2023
Devices to restore hearing may avert cognitive decline, improve cognitive test scores
Physicians should strongly encourage their patients with hearing loss to use restorative devices such as hearing aids and cochlear implants, according to the authors of a new meta-analysis that found significant cognitive benefits with the devices.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/12/13/4.htm
13 Dec 2022
Adults with subjective cognitive decline were more likely to report 4 modifiable risk factors for Alzheimer's disease
Among survey respondents ages 45 years and older, the most common modifiable risk factor for Alzheimer's disease and related dementias was hypertension (49.9%), followed by not meeting guidelines for aerobic physical activity (49.7%), obesity (35.3%), and diabetes (18.6%).
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/05/31/2.htm
31 May 2022
Major shift in thinking about cognitive impairment
Because neurocognitive decline can have a variety of etiologies, a new definition by the DSM-5 defined mild cognitive impairment as a syndrome, and then drilled down to its etiology.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2019/07/major-shift-in-thinking-about-cognitive-impairment.htm
1 Jul 2019