Oct 2023
18 Oct
Hormone replacement therapy and risk of dementia
Some early studies suggested that HRT may have a protective effect on the development of Alzheimer’s disease. In contrast, other research found HRT was associated with a two-fold increased risk of dementia in women aged 65 years or older.
18 Oct
Benzodiazepine-related toxicity: Ontario study
In Canada, the prevalence of benzodiazepine use is estimated between 5% and 10%.
July 2023
24 Jul
Metabolic adverse effects of antipsychotics
A recent network meta-analysis investigated the mid- to long-term metabolic effects of antipsychotics in randomized controlled trials of 13 weeks’ duration or longer in patients with schizophrenia.
18 Jul
Measures to reduce acetaminophen hepatotoxicity
The FDA mandate to limit the dosage of acetaminophen to 325 mg in tablets that combine acetaminophen and opioid medications significantly reduced cases of hospitalizations and serious liver injury.
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