In a recent review paper by professor Arjan Blokland, the effects of scopolamine and biperiden (and pirenzepine) are compared in animal studies and related to findings in humans. Scopolamine is used as a golden standard to induce memory impairments in animals and man. It has been used to validate new drugs for dementia-related disorders. However,… Continue reading Scopolamine vs biperiden as cognitive deficit models: from animal to human research
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The effects of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors on memory functioning in older adults: A systematic literature review
SSRIs are still widely prescribed to treat various psychiatric indications even in older adults. The side effects of SSRIs have been characterized in younger adults, but this is not the case for older adults. One concern is that SSRI treatment may contribute to a deterioration of cognitive performance in this older patient population. This systematic… Continue reading The effects of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors on memory functioning in older adults: A systematic literature review