Abstract: Multiple morbidities with concomitant use of multiple medications are common in the elderly and the challenges of polypharmacy are recognized. An audit was undertaken over a 4 week period to identify any administration issues related to medications taken by residents at two aged care facilities...
Keywords: Four cases; Residents; PRN
Abstract: Delirium as a severe, acute neuropsychiatric syndrome is common in older persons. The high prevalence of Delirium Superimposed on Dementia (DSD) can be explained by the fact that increasing age, cognitive impairment and dementia are all important risk factors for delirium...
Keywords: Delirium; Dementia; Delirium superimposed on dementia; Neurodegenerative disease
Abstract: Phosphatidylethanolamine, a component of the plasma membrane, regulates diverse cellular processes. The present review shows the beneficial effect of 1, 2-dilinoleoyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphoethanolamine (DLPE), a phospholipid, on mild cognitive impairment (MCI), a preliminary group of Alzheimer’s disease (AD)...
Keywords: Dilinoleoylphosphatidylethanolamine; Endoplasmic reticulum stress; Neuronal apoptosis; Senile dementia; Mild cognitive impairment; Alzheimer’s disease
Abstract: Rhabdomyolysis is a common clinical syndrome characterized by triad of symptoms that include muscle pain, weakness and dark urine. More than 50% of the patients do not complain of muscle pain or weakness and the classic triad is seen in<10% patients...
Keywords: Rhabdomyolysis; Acute kidney injury; Elderly
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