Topics in Geriatric Psychiatry

May, 2007 | Vol: 5 Issue: 5

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Medications for Dementia: An Update

It has now been a full ten years since the first of the second-generation cholinesterase inhibitors (CIs), Aricept (donepezil) was approved for Alzheimer’s dementia.

Normal Forgetfulness vs. Pre-Dementia: How to Distinguish Them

A 70-year old man comes into your office and asks: “Doctor, I keep misplacing my keys-am I getting Alzheimer’s?” You detect the note of anxiety in his voice, and you want to give an answer, and soon.

Here is a reasonable approach, based on the latest research data.

Topics in Geriatric Psychiatry

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Medications for Dementia: An Update

Normal Forgetfulness vs. Pre-Dementia: How to Distinguish Them

Expert QA

Agitation and Depression in Older Patients

Research Update

Antidepressants shown ineffective for bipolar depression.

FDA orders consumer medication guides for stimulants.

The molecular mechanism of antipsychotic- induced weight gain is found.

TMS for the treatment of auditory hallucinations.

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