Editor’s note: Although much is reported about dementia and its effects on patients and caregivers, there may be less to read about how dementia is diagnosed. Here, from the National Institute on Aging, is an explanation of how that works: To diagnose dementia, doctors first assess whether a person has an underlying treatable condition such… Continue reading Diagnosing Dementia
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Antidepressants and AD Drugs May Help Stroke Survivors
Evidence is mounting that drugs used to treat depression and Alzheimer’s disease also can help patients recover from strokes, a new study shows. But large, well-designed studies are needed before any drug can be recommended routinely for stroke recovery, according to a paper in the journal Drugs and Aging by neurologists Xabier Beristain, MD, and… Continue reading Antidepressants and AD Drugs May Help Stroke Survivors