Surrogate End Points in Drug Trials: Caveat Emptor
April 29, 2013
It seems like such a good idea. Before a patient takes a new drug, they would like to know that…
Dr. Lee’s Miracle Dementia Regimen
April 18, 2013
Evidence is mounting that regular exercise may prevent dementia and reduce the decline in physical function associated with dementia. Dr. Covinsky…
The Benefit of Exercise in Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia: The Finalex Trial
April 16, 2013
Alzheimer’s Disease and other dementias have impacts far beyond cognitive function. Alzheimer’s patients also experience steady declines in physical function…
The new brain scan for Alzheimer’s: what’s early certainty worth?
November 27, 2012
Last week the NY Times story on a new scan that identifies Alzheimer’s in the brain caught my eye, and…
How do you teach about the 3Ds? Delirium, Dementia and Depression
July 4, 2012
In this and upcoming posts, we will review some educational products in both geriatrics and palliative care. For many of…
What is Meaningful Interaction?
June 26, 2012
I recently cared for a 96 year old woman who was rehospitalized for a recurrent infection (identifying details altered to…
The longer you live, the longer it will take to die
May 22, 2012
Age is one of the great modern adventures, a technological marvel—we’re given several more youthfulish decades if we take care…
Aricept 23 – Another Victory for Marketing Over Patients
March 23, 2012
“What is the difference between 20 and 23? If you said three, you are off by millions—of dollars in sales,…
Glen Campbell: Still Performing with Alzheimer’s
February 14, 2012
My neighbor told me recently about a musician named Glen Campbell who is still performing despite Alzheimer’s dementia. This shows…
Notes from the Field: Chiapas Round 2
February 13, 2012
I am fortunate to be back at the Hospital San Carlos, in Chiapas, Mexico for two weeks. I am again…