Efficacy of #quetiapine for #delirium prevention in hospitalized older medical patients: a randomized double-blind controlled trial

Delirium is a common disorder among hospitalized older patients and results in increased morbidity and mortality. The prevention of delirium is still challenging in older patient care. The role of antipsychotics in delirium prevention has been limited. Therefore, we conducted a trial to investigate the efficacy of quetiapine use to prevent delirium in hospitalized older… Continue reading Efficacy of #quetiapine for #delirium prevention in hospitalized older medical patients: a randomized double-blind controlled trial

The Risk of Head #Injuries Associated With Antipsychotic Use Among Persons With #Alzheimer’s disease

Antipsychotic use is associated with risk of falls among older persons, but we are not aware of previous studies investigating risk of head injuries. We studied the association of antipsychotic use and risk of head injuries among community dwellers with Alzheimer's disease (AD) ..Antipsychotic use was associated with an increased risk of head injuries (event… Continue reading The Risk of Head #Injuries Associated With Antipsychotic Use Among Persons With #Alzheimer’s disease