With accelerated population ageing and the growing prevalence of multimorbidity, polypharmacy in older adults has become a major challenge for medication safety and treatment effectiveness.

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Memory and thinking abilities can change as people grow older. Some people may notice small lapses, such as forgetting names or misplacing items. Others may experience more serious problems that ...

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People who use drugs with anticholinergic effects, including certain antidepressants, drugs for urinary incontinence and common antihistamines, are at higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease.

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Higher anticholinergic exposure was associated with accelerated decline in gait speed (-0.0132 m/s per year) and grip strength in older adults, with effects most pronounced within 4-6 years of ...

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A warning has been issued regarding commonly prescribed medications that may heighten the risk of dementia, as revealed by a recent scientific study. According to research, regular use of specific ...

A recent meta-analysis reveals a concerning link between long-term use of anticholinergic drugs and an elevated risk of dementia, particularly Alzheimer's disease. The study indicates that individuals ...