Seniors With Dementia Being Prescribed Risky Drugs
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A new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association found that 1 in 4 Medicare-covered seniors with dementia have been prescribed drugs like antipsychotics, barbiturates and benzodiazepines, even though guidelines warn against their use. [Full Story]
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New Pill Reports When You've Swallowed It
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