Faculty of Medicine and Health: Recent submissions
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Deprescribing cholinesterase inhibitors and memantine in dementia: guideline summary
Published 2019-01-01Introduction: Cholinesterase inhibitors (ChEIs) and memantine are medications used to treat the symptoms of specific types of dementia. Their benefits and harms can change over time, particularly during long term use. ...Open AccessArticle -
Pharmacoepidemiology in older people: purposes and future directions
Published 2019-01-01Knowledge of the benefit/risk ratio of drugs in older adults is essential to optimise medication use. While randomised controlled trials are fundamental to the process of drug development and bringing new drugs to the ...Open AccessArticle -
Pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic alterations in older people with dementia
Published 2017-01-01Introduction: The number of people with dementia internationally is increasing. Older adults with dementia are prescribed multiple medications, both to treat dementia symptoms and to manage their other medical conditions. ...Open AccessArticle -
Cognitive test norms and comparison between healthy ageing, mild cognitive impairment, and dementia: A population-based study of older Aboriginal Australians
Published 2019-01-01Objective: The prevalence of dementia and cognitive impairment is higher in Aboriginal Australians compared to the national population, increasing the need to understand cognitive impairment in this at-risk population. ...Article