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Recently published articles about Dementia
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Switching From Oral Donepezil to Rivastigmine Transdermal Patch in Alzheimer's Disease: 20-Week Extension Phase Results
October 28, 2010
This study evaluates the long-term safety, tolerability, and efficacy of switching from donepezil to rivastigmine transdermal patches in patients with mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease.
Letter to the Editor
A Case of Neurotoxic Syndrome With the Use of Long-Acting Risperidone and Subsequent Olanzapine and Paroxetine
July 29, 2010
This case highlights the need for caution and vigilance in the use of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor-atypical antipsychotic combinations, particularly in patients with preexisting brain injury.
