Levothyroxine, the second most commonly prescribed medication among older adults in the U.S., may be associated with bone loss, according to a new study. Levothyroxine, marketed...
A new study has revealed that the use of gabapentinoids – medicines widely used to treat neuropathic pain – increased the risk of hip fractures, especially...
In a new study, researchers have identified a region of the brain linked to impaired decision-making skills seen in patients receiving Parkinson’s disease treatment. Nerve cell...
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has confirmed approval of the medicine lecanemab (Leqembi) for use in the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease. Lecanemab...
Researchers have found that ChatGPT may hold promise as a tool to manage medication and polypharmacy—which could be particularly helpful in the care of older adults....
Older adults are open to using smart packaging for their medication, a new study has found. A smart system can notify family members or caregivers if...
