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Alzheimer's Disease from Nina Silverberg, PhD
Dr Nina SIlverberg of the National Institute on Aging, discusses Alzheimer's Disease.
Anti psychotic Meds in Patients with Dementia from Sudeep Gill, MD
A new study shows that in the elderly with dementia, treating them with anti psychotic medications may have increased risk of death.
Depression or Dementia, How To Tell from Kenneth Robbins, MD
Depression can mimick dementia in the elderly. There is quite a bit of overlap of the signs of depression and the signs of dementia. Dr. Kenneth Robbins, of the Univ. of Wisconsin, discusses how to tell the difference between depression and dementia.
How Does Age Affect Sleep? from Edward Schneider, MD
As you age your sleep patterns change. Dr. Edward Schneider, a noted geriatric physician from USC, discusses what happens to your sleep as you age, and how the sleep affects you.
How To Prevent Bone Loss As You Age from Edward Schneider, MD
Osteoporosis is very common as you age, especially in women. Dr. Edward Schneider, a noted geriatric physician, discusses how to prevent bone loss as you age, thus preventing osteoporosis.
Human Growth Hormone Not Helpful for Healthy from Hau Liu, MD
A study in the Annals of Internal Medicine showed that in healthy elderly patients using Human Growth Hormone did not improve most of their conditions, and it had significant side effects including pain, swelling, and possibly diabetes.
Mild Cognitive Impairment from Ronald Peterson, MD, PhD
Mild Cognitive Impairment is a transitional state between normal aging Alheimer's Disease. It is manifested by early forgetfullness. It is estimated that about 5% of normal aging people with transition into MCI or mild cognitive impairment. With the baby boomer aging it is important to pick up MCI early as some therapy may be helpful to prevent or slow the progression to dementia. Dr. Ronald Peterson, a neurologist from the Mayo Clinic, discusses mild cognitive impairment.
Options for Alzheimer's patients from Brian Lawlor, MBBCh, MD, FRCPsych
What options are available for caring for people with Alzheimer's and where do you find out about these?
Osteoporosis- A Growing Epidemic from Mike Magee, MD
Health Commentary with Dr. Mike Magee: its time to get this serious health issue under control. More information at www.healthcommentary.org
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