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Discontinuing Metformin Linked With Increased Dementia Risk
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Many clinical guidelines consider metformin the first-line drug to control diabetes, although it has a relatively high discontinuation rate due to side effects and issues in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). A new study raises concerns about discontinuation in patients without CKD, suggesting the risk of dementia might be increased. Here is more information.
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Vaccines for Older Adults Appear Protective Against Alzheimer’s
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Routine vaccines for conditions such as tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis, herpes zoster, and viral pneumonia might have benefits for older adults beyond just defense against viruses that can make them sick. Find out why researchers believe that receipt of those vaccines also confers some protection against Alzheimer’s disease. The reason might have to do with neuroinflammation.
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Strict LDL-C Lowering Associated With More Diabetes Progression
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Using statins to achieve low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) goals under 70 mg/dL might help with the primary prevention of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease in patients at higher risk. But that can come with a cost, according to a new study: increased diabetes progression. Here are more details.
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Same Rate of Risk Prescribing to Older Patients With NPs, Physicians
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Physician groups often warn that the quality of care will be adversely affected if nurse practitioners (NPs) are given too much prescribing authority. A new study does not bear that out, however. Find out how little difference was identified for inappropriate prescribing for older patients between physicians and NPs.
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