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Patients with hypothyroidism are at increased risk of developing dementia, with the association modified by comorbidity and age, as reported in a study.
Adverse drug events (ADEs) and adverse drug reactions (ADRs) are highly prevalent in older inpatients with dementia, according to a systematic review. However, only one study documented ADEs and approaches to ADR assessment were inconsistent.
A decline in body mass index (BMI) over time seems to worsen the risk of Alzheimer’s disease, particularly among women, in whom a dose-response effect is apparent, a recent study has found.