Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2575799 | The American Journal of Geriatric Pharmacotherapy | 2011 | 11 Pages |
Abstract
Among nursing home residents with dementia, conventional antipsychotic therapy, particularly short-term therapy, increased their risk of developing diabetes. Atypical antipsychotic use was not associated with an increased risk of diabetes onset.
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Authors
Jessica J. PhD, Lori A. PharmD, Charles B. MSc, MD, Susan C. MBA, PhD, Kate L. PhD,