NPS are common even in the early stages of AD. NPS were significantly associated with caregiver assessment of the patient's QoL but not with patients' self-assessed QoL. Depression decreases QoL, but may remain unrecognized in AD patients, emphasizing the need for careful and structured assessment of NPS before deciding on the appropriate treatment.
There is a high incidence of second hip fractures. Secondary prevention of hip fractures needs to be improved. In addition to adequate treatment for osteoporosis, more attention should be directed toward appropriate use of psychotropic drugs.
Objectives-To evaluate the impact of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) on the incidence of hip fractures. Methods-All patients with acute hip fractures admitted to Jyväskylä Central Hospital in 1991-93 (n=517) were selected from the hospital discharge register.
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