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Is There a Benefit from Cranberry Pills?

The People's Pharmacy

Although doctors have long considered the use of cranberry juice for UTIs an old wives’ tale, a recent meta-analysis found that cranberry compounds help prevent recurrences ( Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews , April 17, 2023 ). Congratulations on finding an approach you can use. Cranberry Capsules for Urinary Tract Infections: Q.

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Too Much of a Good Thing? Unpacking the Rise of Polypharmacy in Seniors

PharmD Live

According to the Journal of the American Medical Association, about 40% of older adults in the community and up to 60% of those in nursing homes are on five or more medications. The prevalence of polypharmacy is particularly high among the elderly.

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Aluminum and Alzheimer’s: The Connection Gets Stronger!

The People's Pharmacy

Bottom line: Neither drug appears to reverse AD, restore memory, or prevent the inevitable decline that leads to nursing home care. You can read my perspective on these medications at this link. One of the most controversial questions revolves around aluminum.