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Memantine does not reduce agitation in Alzheimer’s

Posted on May 6, 2012 by bunburyadmin

New research has found that the drug memantine, which is licensed for use in Alzheimer’s disease, is not effective at reducing symptoms of agitation in people with the disease. The study is published on Wednesday 2 May in the journal PLoS One. Researchers led by scientists at the University of East … Continue reading →

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MPs doubt supermarket scheme to spot carers

Posted on January 17, 2012 by bunburyadmin

Using supermarkets to identify carers has been described as a “bemusing” and “nonsense headline-grabbing idea” by members of the health select committee. Sainsbury’s has begun training staff to look for signs that customers may be caring for elderly or disabled people. They are told to give those doing two lots … Continue reading →

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