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Lisa Jamieson’s interest in nutrition and nutritional supplements was sparked by some of her own experiences whilst studying for a master’s degree in nutritional medicine. She realised that,… read more.
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Much has been written about deprescribing of medicines with anticholinergic effects to reduce overall anticholinergic burden and it is widely recommended as a way to reduce cognitive impairment,… read more.
Researchers at the Population Health Outcomes and Pharmacoepidemiology Education and Research Center (P-HOPER Center) at the University of Houston College of Pharmacy are examining when older patients with… read more.
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