Journal of Urgent Care Medicine

Some Links Found Between NSAIDs and Dementia Risk

Long-term use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) was associated with a 12% lower risk of dementia, although cumulative dose did not affect this risk, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. Short-term NSAID use (less than 24 months) was linked to a slightly increased dementia risk. These findings suggest that prolonged exposure to anti-inflammatory medication—rather than high doses—may help reduce dementia risk. Researchers propose that inflammation plays a role …

Clinical Challenge: September, 2012

The patient, a 72-year-old male, had local swelling in his right elbow. He had no history of trauma but he did suffer from dementia. View the image taken (Figure 1) and consider what your diagnosis would be. Resolution of the case if described on the next page.