Dementia Cases in the U.S. Will Surge in the Coming Decades, Researchers Say
By 2060, new dementia cases per year could double to one million because of the growing population of older Americans, a ...
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These medications could give you dementia if you take them too often — two are over-the-counter
but there’s inconsistent scientific evidence that they increase the risk of dementia. “If you’re taking these medications,” Hasan advised, “always talk to your primary care doctor first ...
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Medication for dementia symptoms
There are four medications approved in the UK to ease a person’s dementia symptoms, including memory and thinking problems: donepezil rivastigmine galantamine memantine. These treatments are only ...
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Doctor warns of five medications known to raise dementia risk
There are some factors such as smoking and drinking that can increase the risk of developing dementia — but so can some medication. Dr Zain Hasan, a US-based anesthetist, told his 635,000 ...
Dear Doctor: Can long-term use of gabapentin increase the chances of dementia?
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1 million U.S. adults will develop dementia each year by 2060, study says
New cases of dementia will double by 2060, when 1 million U.S. adults are projected to develop the memory-robbing condition ...
Dementia Cases in the U.S. Expected to Double by 2060, Hitting 1 Million a Year
Cases of dementia in the U.S. are expected to steadily rise in the coming years, hitting 1 million annual cases by 2060.
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As the U.S. ages, dementia is on the rise. Here are ways to reduce your risk
About 40% of dementia cases could be prevented or delayed by healthy lifestyle choices and preventive medicine. Here's a tool to gauge your brain care and track your progress.