Ep 422 Dementia and Drugs

<p>Is the risk of dementia among persons 55 years or older associated with the use of different types of anticholinergic medication? A new study has confirmed an association between proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) — drugs that treat heartburn, peptic ulcers, and other acid-related disorders of the upper gastrointestinal tract — and increased risk for dementia in older patients</p>