Summary
Recent discussions highlight the concerning use of antipsychotic medications in elderly patients with dementia, particularly regarding their effectiveness and safety. Despite being widely prescribed, studies indicate that these medications, including olanzapine, risperidone, and quetiapine, often lead to high rates of discontinuation due to adverse effects, which can include increased confusion, sedation, and even a heightened risk of mortality. Research published in the New England Journal of Medicine has shown that these drugs do not significantly outperform placebos in treating agitation and aggression in dementia patients, raising serious questions about their continued use in this vulnerable population.
Health authorities in Canada, the UK, and the US have issued warnings about the increased mortality associated with atypical antipsychotics in elderly patients. The FDA has placed black box warnings on these medications, emphasizing the risks of death and stroke. Despite these warnings, the prevalence of prescribing these drugs remains high, suggesting a disconnect between clinical guidelines and actual practice. The discussion underscores a broader issue in the pharmaceutical industry, where the selective publication of clinical trial results and ghostwriting practices can lead to misleading perceptions of drug efficacy and safety, ultimately putting patients at risk.
The conversation also touches on the use of antidepressants, which similarly show limited effectiveness for mild to moderate depression, yet continue to be widely prescribed. A meta-analysis revealed that the true efficacy of these medications is often overstated due to publication bias, with many negative trials remaining unpublished. This pattern of selective reporting raises significant ethical concerns about the integrity of medical research and the potential for harm to patients who rely on these treatments.
Overall, the ongoing reliance on these medications in clinical practice, despite mounting evidence of their risks and questionable benefits, calls for a reevaluation of prescribing practices and greater transparency in medical research.
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How financial conflicts of interest have corrupted modern medicine, from the medical journals to the universities. Studies that support drugs are published where those that don't are not, producing a corrupted version of reality. Check out my blog at https://medium.com/@drjasonfungMore Information:BOOKS:The Obesity Code - Reviewing underlying physiology of weight loss and how low carb diets and fasting can help. https://www.amazon.com/dp/1771641258?ref=exp_jasonfung_dp_vv_dThe Diabetes Code - Reviewing how type 2 diabetes is a reversible disease and dietary strategies. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0795BLS8D?ref=exp_jasonfung_dp_vv_dThe Cancer Code - Scientific exploration of how cancer develops - https://www.amazon.com/dp/0062894005?ref=exp_jasonfung_dp_vv_dAmazon:USA - https://www.amazon.com/shop/jasonfungCanada - https://www.amazon.ca/shop/jasonfung**Fasting Aids**Pique Fasting Tea (recommended)https://www.piquetea.com/drjasonfungFasting Community and Coaching:https://www.thefastingmethod.com/YouTube Medical Lectures (for specialist physicians):1. The Roots of the Obesity Epidemic - https://youtu.be/q8BGYhreaco2. Therapeutic Fasting - The Two Compartment Problem: https://youtu.be/ETkwZIi3R7w3. Does Calorie Counting work? https://youtu.be/5F5o0a4p_3U4. Two Big Lies of Type 2 Diabetes - https://youtu.be/FcLoaVNQ3rc5. Reversing Type 2 Diabetes Naturally - https://youtu.be/mAwgdX5VxGc6. Insulin Toxicity - https://youtu.be/4oZ4UqtbB_g7. Saturated Fat - Friend or Foe? https://youtu.be/QetsIU-3k7Y8. Diet and Disease - https://youtu.be/2yoOx_7MLn09. Dangers of Fructose - https://youtu.be/pG89j432w-Y10. Insulin Resistance - https://youtu.be/dimP7IdM2Og11. Role of Hormones in Weight Loss - https://youtu.be/ZbnshVO4PRM12. The Obesity Code Lecture 1 - https://youtu.be/YpllomiDMX0Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoyL4iGArWn5Hu0V_sAhK2w/joinTimestamps:0:00 Medical Corruption in the medical literature11:50 Antidepressants - evidence of corrupted medical literature22:00 Changing the primary outcomes29:27 Ghostwriting in the medical literature36:50 Neurontin 46:26 Hormone Replacement Therapy#jasonfung #drjasonfung #fasting #fastingbenefits #weightlosstips #intermittentfasting #drfung #fung #calories #weightlosstips #caloriesincaloriesout #weightloss #nutrition #diet #health Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Welcome back to The Diabetes Code Clinic, hosted by Dr. Jason Fung. If you missed Part 1, we covered the fundamentals of Type 2 Diabetes, including how it develops and how to start reversing it. In this episode, we dive deeper into the powerful role of a low-carb diet in achieving remission of Type 2 Diabetes.Learn why Type 2 Diabetes is essentially an overflow problem caused by excess sugar in your body and how reducing carbohydrate intake can help manage and even reverse this condition. Dr. Fung explains:✔️ The role of three macronutrients (proteins, fats, carbohydrates).✔️ Why carbohydrates are unnecessary for good health (carbs = sugar).✔️ Which foods raise blood sugar levels and which do not.✔️ Practical tips to adjust your diet, focusing on non-starchy vegetables, proteins, and natural fats.▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Timestamps for Easy Navigation:⏱️ 00:00 - Introduction to The Diabetes Code Clinic Part 2⏱️ 00:38 - How to Reverse Type 2 Diabetes with a Low-Carb Diet⏱️ 01:20 - Understanding the Three Macronutrients⏱️ 02:53 - What are Carbohydrates and Their Effects?⏱️ 05:32 - What to Eat on a Low-Carb Diet⏱️ 07:45 - What to Avoid on a Low-Carb Diet▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Key Points Discussed:Dr. Fung provides practical advice to help you make dietary changes that can drastically improve your health. He also shares insights from Dr. David Unwin’s groundbreaking results, where 46% of patients achieved full remission of Type 2 Diabetes with simple dietary changes.Discover the foods you should prioritize—like green vegetables, proteins, and healthy fats—and those to avoid, including starchy carbs, sugary drinks, and processed snacks. Learn why fruits like berries are better than sweeter fruits like bananas and mangoes for blood sugar control.Why Watch This Video?This video will empower you to:✅ Understand the direct link between diet and blood sugar levels.✅ Learn how to safely and effectively reduce carbohydrates to achieve Type 2 Diabetes remission.✅ Take control of your health with actionable, science-backed advice.📢 Share Your Journey:Have you tried reversing Type 2 diabetes? Let us know your experience in the comments below. Dr. Fung and the community would love to hear from you!============================= 📌 BOOKS: 👉 The Obesity Code - Reviewing underlying physiology of weight loss and how low carb diets and fasting can help. https://www.amazon.com/dp/1771641258?... 👉 The Diabetes Code - Reviewing how type 2 diabetes is a reversible disease and dietary strategies. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0795BLS8D?... 👉 The Cancer Code - Scientific exploration of how cancer develops - https://www.amazon.com/dp/0062894005?... 📌 Amazon: 👉 USA - https://www.amazon.com/shop/jasonfung 👉 Canada - https://www.amazon.ca/shop/jasonfung ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 📌 Please visit our :- 🔹 Website - https://www.doctorjasonfung.com 🔹 Blog- https://drjasonfung.medium.com 🔹 Community- https://www.thefastingmethod.com 🔹 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/jason.fung.313 🔹 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/drjasonfung/ 🔹 Twitter - https://twitter.com/drjasonfung ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 📌 YouTube Medical Lectures (for specialist physicians): ▶️ The Roots of the Obesity Epidemic: https: //www.youtube.com/watch?v=q8BGYhreaco&t=0s ▶️ Therapeutic Fasting - The Two Compartment Problem:https: //www.youtube.com/watch?v=ETkwZIi3R7w&t=0s ▶️ Does Calorie Counting work?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5F5o0a4p_3U&t=0s ▶️ Two Big Lies of Type 2 Diabetes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FcLoaVNQ3rc&t=0s #DiabetesCode #ReverseDiabetes #Type2Diabetes #DrJasonFung #IntermittentFasting Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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