As we get older, it’s common to notice changes in memory or thinking. Sometimes it’s just small things, like forgetting where ...

A class of drug commonly used to treat everything from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) to depression has now been linked to accelerating the loss of mobility in older age. This adds a new ...

Anticholinergic burden refers to the cumulative effect of taking one or more medications with anticholinergic properties, which inhibit the neurotransmitter acetylcholine. In older adults, an ...

What are the concerns related to using long-acting or extended-release anticholinergic agents over long time periods? Are other medications available that would better ameliorate urinary incontinence?

Frequent consumption of a common drug that acts on the nervous system and treats a range of ailments may lead to faster ageing in older adults, a new study says. The study, published in JAMA Open ...

When you take medicine for things like high blood pressure, allergies, or other everyday health problems, you usually expect it to help you feel better. But new research from the University of ...

2019 NOV 19 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at NewsRx Drug Daily-- Data detailed on Drugs and Therapies - Pharmacoepidemiology and Drug Safety have been presented. According to news ...

For the millions of people worldwide living with dementia, medication management presents unique challenges. While certain drugs help manage symptoms and slow cognitive decline, others can ...