Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia affect one in six people aged over 80 years. The main treatments involves administering a class of medications called cholinesterase inhibitors. However, these medicines are marginally beneficial for most patients and may have serious side effects such as gastrointestinal symptoms. Weight loss is also a significant problem in dementia patients and has been linked to increased mortality. Researchers have now warned that common drugs used to treat dementia ...
Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia affect one in six people aged over 80 years. The main treatments involves administering a class of medications called cholinesterase inhibitors. However, these medicines are marginally beneficial for most patients and may have serious side effects such as gastrointestinal symptoms. Weight loss is also a significant problem in dementia patients and has been linked to increased mortality. Researchers have now warned that common drugs used to treat dementia ...