New research indicates that individuals living with dementia are being treated with potent antipsychotic medications for periods exceeding recommended guidelines. The study further suggests that ...

Two new groundbreaking drugs could slow the memory impairment, thinking skills and overall brain decline — and both are ...

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Psychotropic medications commonly used to treat posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are associated with increased risk for dementia in older veterans, new research shows. "Patients diagnosed with ...

SAN ANTONIO – Scientists at UT Health San Antonio have made a major breakthrough regarding treatment for diseases like brain cancer and Alzheimer’s. Researchers found they might be able to turn IV ...

Overall, these results suggest frequent nightmares may be one of the earliest signs of dementia, which can precede the ...

Joy Akinkunmi saw a problem and built something to fix it: the Pill Smart, an automatic medication dispenser for people with ...

While the country faces an ongoing physician shortage, the nationwide neurologist shortage is even greater. Given the needs ...