Page 6 - Boca Exposure - December '22

Page 6, Boca Exposure

Council Corner: Medications, Cognitive Ability

The Holidays And Dementia

By Steven E. Reznick, As a geriatrics physician now in his 70s, the idea
By Andrea Levine M.D., FACP – Boca Raton of sexy senior citizens preventing dementia while
O’Rourke, Boca Raton Concierge Doctor maintaining their sexuality seemed like a wonderful
City Council Member, As patients, we are idea. Sadly, the studies revealed no protective effect on
Deputy Mayor, and always looking for that cognition or the brain from these medications.
CRA Chairperson magic bullet or Holy Grail Finally, research results were mixed regarding two
The season is upon which makes us smarter medications designed to attack brain amyloid deposition
us! When the Christmas and helps us to avoid and tau protein associated with cognitive function. One
bells jingle and Hanukah degenerative diseases like antiamyloid monoclonal antibody known as Gantenerumab,
candles are lit, here in Alzheimer’s disease which a Genentech/Roche product, seemed to slow cognitive
Boca Raton the sun is rob us of our cognitive decline in patients already diagnosed with minimal
shining and palm trees abilities. Researchers have cognitive impairment but, upon statistical analysis, the
are rustling in the balmy long been searching for that substance as well. result was not considered significant. The drug was shown
breeze. Welcome to those who are back, those who are David Coghill, M.D., Ph.D., chairperson of developmental to be well tolerated by patients in the study.
new to our area and those whom we share all seasons mental health at the University of Melbourne, Victoria, A second medication, Lecanemab, reduced cognitive
with. Check out events on MyBoca.us to see the many Australia, reported on research using “smart drugs” in decline by 27 percent compared with a placebo and
wonderful events going on around town. healthy recipients. He tried using medications such as Ritalin, decreased amyloid levels in adults with early Alzheimer’s
There are a couple of exciting things happening along dexamphetamine and the wakefulness-promoting drug dementia. This is considered extremely promising news
with the holiday cheer that I would like to tell you about. modafinil in healthy adults to improve their performance, for both medications.
The Park. I am very excited to share the opening of efficiency and productivity comparing it to a placebo. It appears that the future approach to treatment of
Boca Raton’s newest park. The Wildflower Park has been Dr. Coghill found that all the healthy recipients were this disease will include aggressive attempts to prevent
long in coming as part of Boca’s Waterfront Master Plan. able to complete the complex tasks presented to them but it using lifestyle changes but also a multimedication
The new park is located on the northwest corner by the were far less efficient than when they were taking these approach to slow mental decline in those verified to have
intracoastal waterway and Palmetto Park Road. “smart drugs.” The research was reviewed in the Nov. 1, an early stage of the disease.
This urban waterfront oasis was truly a mandate of the edition of Medscape. Coghill noted the efficacy of these Dr. Reznick is board certified in internal medicine
people of Boca Raton. It beautifully represents the grit and medications which clearly help patients with attention deficit with added qualifications in geriatrics. He has been voted
determination of so many residents. Boca Raton’s 48th hyperactivity disorders (ADHD) and sleep disorders, but they a “Best Doctor” by his peers. His concierge medicine
park is a legacy for the people, from the people. What an seemingly do not have a positive effect on everyone else. practice is now open to a limited number of new patients.
outstanding example of thoughtful urban planning. Take Rishi Desai, Ph.D., assistant professor of medicine To schedule a complimentary meeting with him
a moment of your day to stroll through the park, have a at Harvard Medical School, reported on his study of the to discuss your health needs, and his personalized
seat, watch the boats sail by or children playing in the new effects of taking Viagra or Cialis like drugs to reduce the care practice, call (561) 368-0191 or visit www.
splash pad. It’s a great outdoor office, a place to take your risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. Previous studies BocaConciergeDoc.com.
lunch, have a picnic, meet a friend or take a walk. Keep had hinted they might work.
your eyes open for upcoming events, too.
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