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Aluminum and Alzheimer’s: The Connection Gets Stronger!

The People's Pharmacy

Some neuroscientists are applauding the FDA’s approval of two drugs that actually do a good job removing amyloid plaque from the brain. Bottom line: Neither drug appears to reverse AD, restore memory, or prevent the inevitable decline that leads to nursing home care. The approvals remain controversial however.

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Deprescribing Interventions Could Safely Reduce Number of Potentially Inappropriate Prescriptions

Drug Topics

They included randomized controlled trials that focused on interventions to address PIPs in adults 65 years and older who were in community or long-term care facilities, such as nursing homes or assisted-living facilities.