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Antiepileptics increase the risk of pneumonia among persons with Alzheimer’s disease

News | 21.3.2019

Patient in hospital bed

Persons with Alzheimer’s disease have a higher risk of head injuries

News | 11.3.2019

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Antiepileptic drugs linked to accumulation of hospital days in persons with Alzheimer’s disease

News | 21.1.2019

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Melina Malinen receives MSCA Individual Fellowship for research on transporter proteins in fatty liver disease

News | 10.1.2019

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EDCMET project secures H2020 funding to study metabolic effects of endocrine disruptors

News | 7.1.2019

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Strong painkillers increase the risk of hip fracture among persons with Alzheimer’s disease

News | 26.11.2018

People using strong painkillers, opioids, had twice the risk of hip fracture compared to non-opioid users.

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Concomitant use of sleeping pills and strong painkillers is common among people with Alzheimer’s disease

News | 19.11.2018

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Benzodiazepine and related drug use increases the risk of hip fracture and death among persons with Alzheimer's disease

News | 16.10.2018

Persons with Alzheimer’s disease initiate benzodiazepine and related drug use more frequently than persons without the disease.

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Antiepileptic drugs linked to higher risk of stroke in persons with Alzheimer’s disease

News | 10.10.2018

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Psychotropic polypharmacy is common in Alzheimer’s disease

News | 1.10.2018