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Popular Dementia Treatment Could Be Doing More Harm Than Good, According to New Study


Experts emphasize the need for heightened caution in the initial stages of treatment, as risks are greatest soon after starting medication. A study recently published by The BMJ finds that antipsychotic use in people with dementia is linked to higher risks of numerous severe adverse outcomes, inclu

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