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Effects Of Medications On Cognitive Function And Falls In Older African Americans With Diabetes, Diana Alnemri, Robin J. Casten
Effects Of Medications On Cognitive Function And Falls In Older African Americans With Diabetes, Diana Alnemri, Robin J. Casten
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Introduction: Potentially-inappropriate medications (PIMs) are medications that have increased rates of adverse drug events in older adults. Medications with anticholinergic activity are classified as PIMs since they can lead to cognitive dysfunction and increased fall risk. PIM use is higher among African Americans (AA) than Whites.
Methods: This study explored relationships among cognitive function, falls, and PIMs in AAs with diabetes. This study recruited AAs with diabetes (n=99, age ≥60yrs) who were seen in the Emergency Department (ED), and were enrolled in a trial of a behavioral intervention to improve diabetes management. PIMs were based on the Beer’s criteria …
Preserving Cognition In Older African Americans With Mild Cognitive Impairment., Barry W. Rovner, Robin J. Casten
Preserving Cognition In Older African Americans With Mild Cognitive Impairment., Barry W. Rovner, Robin J. Casten
Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior Faculty Papers
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