Interventions to prevent aspiration pneumonia in older adults: a systematic review

Article Abstract:

In order to assess the effectiveness of the interventions for prevention of Aspiration Pneumonia (AP) in older adults, a systematic review was conducted. Considering the familiarity of the problem of AP in older adults, larger, high-quality randomized controlled trials on the effectiveness of preventive interventions are warranted.

Prevention, Risk factors, Aspiration pneumonia

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Continuous positive airway pressure reduces subjective day-time sleepiness in patients with mild to moderate AlzheimerEs disease with sleep disordered breathing

Article Abstract:

A study on the impact of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) treatment on patients suffering from Alzheimer's disease, is examined. The focus is on daytime sleeping and sleep disordered breathing.

Sleep, Pressure, Pressure (Physics)

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A randomized, controlled trial of doxycycline and rifampin for patients with AlzheimerEs disease

Article Abstract:

The therapeutic role of doxycycline and rifampin in patients with Alzheimer's disease (AD) is studied. The findings suggest that the therapy may have a role in patients with mild to moderate AD.

Drug therapy, Doxycycline, Rifampin

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