dementia
Optimising meds use in older patients
A new study is recruiting accredited pharmacists to examine how a support system can help in the management of older patients “People with dementia in the community setting are prescribed …
Are herpes and Alzheimer’s linked?
The brains of Alzheimer’s patients seem to contain higher levels of human herpes viruses than healthy brains, according to new research In a large-scale analysis published in the journal Neuron, …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Effectiveness of Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitors and Memantine in Treating the Cognitive Symptoms of Dementia Acetylcholinesterase inhibitors (AChEIs) and memantine are commonly used …
Tea with AJP – Day 2
AJP Editor Chris Brooker joins host Miranda to reflect on the day two of APP2018’s events including: the Shadow Health Minister Catherine King’s response to Greg Hunt’s address; the ‘interesting …
‘We are here for anyone with dementia’: Ita Buttrose
AJP chats with Ita Buttrose, National Ambassador for Dementia Australia, who is at APP2018 to talk about ways to reduce the risk of different forms of dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease. She …
AJP chats with… Winner POTY Professional Innovation, Gerald Burns Pharmacy
Winner of 2018’s Pharmacy of the Year in the Professional Innovation category is the Gerald Burns Pharmacy at Bicton in Western Australia. This pharmacy, owned by Amanda Bryce, has set …
Dementia link to inappropriate meds use
Medication use – especially unnecessary or inappropriate medications – increases in newly diagnosed dementia patients, new research has found The international longitudinal study, led by University of Sydney in collaboration …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby takes a look at the latest in research news Vasomotor and physical menopausal symptoms are associated with sleep quality Sleep disturbance is one of the common complaints in …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby takes a look at the latest in research news Diagnosis and management of Parkinson’s disease in adults In July 2017, NICE updated its 2006 guideline on Parkinson’s disease …
Why a drug treatment for dementia has eluded us
Pfizer has announced it will stop research into developing drugs to treat Alzheimer’s disease, after costly failed attempts over the past decade Jürgen Götz, Director, Clem Jones Centre for Ageing Dementia …
Monash in prescribing collaboration
PharmAlliance partners are set to investigate ways to improve use of medicines for people with dementia Monash University researchers are set to work with international collaborators on a common data …
Can a daily drink slow Alzheimer’s?
Researchers are investigating whether a nutrient-rich drink, sold in some pharmacies, could provide a way to slow the disease A new study conducted by neurology researchers has discovered potential evidence …