Our Parkinson's Place: Alzheimers and tranquilizers. Falling may occur up to 15 years before diagnosis of Parkinson's

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Thursday, February 4, 2016

Alzheimers and tranquilizers. Falling may occur up to 15 years before diagnosis of Parkinson's

Feb. 3, 2016

CBS) -- Parkinson's disease may bring risks years before diagnosis. And the latest findings on whether certain drugs may cause Alzheimer's.

Drugs used to treat anxiety and insomnia are not linked to an increased risk of dementia. That's the finding of the newest research on tranquilizers, such as Valium and Xanax. A study in the BMJ found no association with dementia. But it recommends that doctors avoid these drugs for senior citizens to prevent other health risks.

Parkinson’s patients may be at higher risk for falling and hip fractures for years before being diagnosed. Researchers in Sweden studied more than 24-thousand patients. They found that in the 15 years before diagnosis, Parkinson's disease was associated with a 36-percent higher risk of hip fracture

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