Alzheimer Disease
New findings from S.C. Leal and co-authors describe advances in Alzheimer disease
Published in Mental Health Weekly Digest, July 12th, 2010
In this recent report, researchers in Brazil conducted a study "To compare stimulated and non-stimulated salivary flow, pH, buffering capacity and presence of signs and symptoms of hyposialie and xerostomia in elderly patients, with senile dementia using medication and healthy elderly subjects not using medication. Forty individuals (mean age: 68.5 years) were divided into two groups, according to the use (G1) or non-use (G2) of medication and the presence (G1) or absence (G2) of senile dementia."
"Data with reference to the general health condition, use of medication and the patient's complaints were collected during anamnesis. Clinical examination identified signs...
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