Dementia describes symptoms like memory loss in multiple diseases, and Alzheimer’s is the most common form. Here are the key ...

Alzheimer’s disease robs patients of so much more than their health. It can rewire their personalities and undermine a ...

In the UK, people living with certain types of dementia, can be prescribed treatments to help manage their symptoms. These are known as symptomatic treatments. They include donepezil (part of a family ...

On multivariable analysis, an Na/K ratio above 3.96 was independently and significantly associated with a 7.3-fold increased odds for OAB. An elevated urinary sodium/potassium (Na/K) ratio is an ...

“This study design [looking at existing health data] cannot fully prove that sleep apnea causes dementia ― that would likely require a randomized trial, over many years, to compare effects of sleep ...

She explained: "Unfortunately, there are various health concerns that tend to creep into our lives, including diabetes, anaemia, some auto-immune illnesses, dementia, Alzheimer’s disease and ...

Dementia treatment is more than just medication. It can include lifestyle changes, multimodal therapy, and environmental management, as well. Your dementia treatment plan will depend on underlying ...

Two anti-psychotic drugs should not be used to treat older people with dementia due to an increased risk of stroke, medicines experts have warned. The Committee for the Safety of Medicines (CSM ...

A drug that is commonly used to treat eye diseases may soon be used to protect against dementia, new research suggests. The drug may also show promise in the treatment of other neurodegenerative ...

A new study suggests that more women are being prescribed beta-3 agonists over anticholinergics for the treatment of overactive bladder (OAB), suggesting that more clinicians may be choosing this ...

Gemtesa (vibegron) is a brand-name oral tablet prescribed for overactive bladder in adults. As with other drugs, Gemtesa can cause side effects. These include headache, urinary tract infection ...