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01-11-2006 | From the World Literature
Gerontology Forum
An Update on the Literature
Published in: Drugs & Aging | Issue 11/2006
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Abstract
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1. Menthol May Improve Swallowing Reflex Times in Elderly Patients with Dysphagia
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2. Cell Culture-Derived Influenza Virus Vaccine has Demonstrated Immunogenicity and Tolerability Equivalent to that of a Standard Vaccine
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3. Is Varicella Zoster Vaccine Worth the Cost?
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4. Abuse-Deterrent, Extended-Release Opioid Capsule Provides Effective Pain Relief for Patients with Osteoarthritis
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5. No Major Anti-Aging Benefits Associated with Prasterone (Dehydroepiandrosterone; DHEA) or Testosterone
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6. Conjugated Estrogens Do Not Increase the Risk of Breast Cancer in Postmenopausal Women with Prior Hysterectomy, and May Even Be Protective in Some Women
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7. Bisphosphonates for Fractures: Persistence Provides Protection
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8. Once-Monthly Ibandronic Acid Along with Patient Support is Associated with Higher Treatment Persistence than Once-Weekly Alendronic Acid
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9. Warfarin Use and Age ≥ 70 Years Appear to be Associated with Increased Intracranial Haemorrhage Risk and Mortality in Patients with Head Trauma
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10. Cognitive Effects of Insulin Lead to Good Ideas for Treatment
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11. Fruit and Vegetable Intake Decreases Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease
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12. Pumping Problem Possible in Pergolide-Treated Parkinson’s Disease Patients
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13. CERE 120 Reduces Symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease and is Well Tolerated
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14. Caffeine Appears to Increase the Rate of Onset of Levodopa Benefits for Patients with Idiopathic Parkinson’s Disease
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15. Deep-Brain Stimulation Plus Medications Appears to be More Effective than Medical Therapy Alone in Patients with Parkinson’s Disease
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16. Topical Rotigotine Effectively Improves Symptoms in Patients with Moderate-to-Severe Restless Legs Syndrome
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17. Pramipexole for Restless Legs Syndrome Results in Quality of Life Improvements that Remain at 1 Year