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Time of India
13-07-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Popularly prescribed pain drug can increase the risk of dementia by up to 40%, reveals study
Gabapentin is an anti-seizure drug that is used to treat nerve pain, epilepsy after shingles and restless legs syndrome by affecting the chemical messengers in the brain and nerves. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now With every drug having some types of side effects, the ones produced by taking this one include dizziness, drowsiness, headaches and nausea. While these might be more adaptable side effects that can be dealt with easily, a new study has revealed one side effect of the consumption of gabapentin that has more long-term effects than ever known before. Case Western University in Cleveland performed a to find that gabapentin can significantly increase the risk of dementia and mild cognitive impairment in people consuming it for lower chronic back pain. 'Our findings indicate an association between gabapentin prescription and dementia or cognitive impairment within 10 years. Moreover, increased gabapentin prescription frequency correlated with dementia incidence,' wrote the study authors in the study published in the journal Regional Anesthesia & Pain Medicine. Does gabapentin really increase the risk of dementia? Image credits: X In order to carry out the research, the researchers examined the records of over 26,400 patients who had been prescribed gabapentin for persistent low back pain between 2004 and 2024 and 26,400 patients who had not been prescribed the drug. After considering differentiating factors such as patient demographics, medical history and use of other painkillers, the researchers revealed that those who had received 6 or more gabapentin prescriptions were 29% more likely to be diagnosed with dementia. These people were 85% more likely to be diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment within 10 years of back pain diagnosis. While dementia typically affects older adults over the age of 65, due to the consumption of gabapentin, the risk of dementia more than doubled among people between the ages of 35-49. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Additionally, the risk of mild cognitive impairment more than tripled. Similar effects were seen in people between 50-64 years old. Here, the frequency of use was a deciding factor as well. Those with 12 or more prescriptions were 40% more likely to develop dementia and 65% more likely to develop mild cognitive impairment as compared to those who had 3-11 prescriptions. Gabapentin was approved by the FDA in 1993 to control partial seizures in epilepsy patients older than 12. It was initially considered to have a low potential for abuse or dependence. However, recently various cases of its side effects have been on the rise. published in Pain Medicine highlighted how gabapentin exposure was associated with hospitalisation for all ages, even at low doses. The results of the study associating gabapentin with a higher risk of dementia support the monitoring of adult patients prescribed the drug to monitor their potential cognitive decline. Along with drug consumption, other risks of dementia are traumatic brain injury, untreated hearing loss, depression, high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity and smoking. The ideal way to reduce these risks is to stop smoking and alcohol consumption, have a healthy diet and regular exercise.
Newsweek
15-05-2025
- Politics
- Newsweek
Tiffany Trump's Baby's Name Explained as She Announces Birth of Son
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. First daughter Tiffany Trump announced the birth of her baby on Thursday, writing on Instagram: "Welcome to the world our sweet baby boy, Alexander Trump Boulos." "We love you beyond words! Thank you for coming into our lives," Trump added in the caption, alongside a black and white photo of one of the baby's feet. Newsweek reached out to the White House for comment via email on Thursday. The Context Tiffany Trump, 31, is one of President Donald Trump's five children. Her mother is Marla Maples, who was Trump's second wife. The president announced his youngest daughter's pregnancy to the public last October while he was running for the presidency as the Republican nominee. "She's an exceptional young woman," Donald Trump said while delivering a speech at the Detroit Economic Club. "And she's going to have a baby. So that's nice." Tiffany Trump, the youngest daughter of President Donald Trump, waits for the first presidential debate on September 29, 2020, at Case Western University and Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio. Tiffany Trump, the youngest daughter of President Donald Trump, waits for the first presidential debate on September 29, 2020, at Case Western University and Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio. Julio Cortez/AP What To Know Alexander Trump Boulos' name is a combination of parts parents' names. Tiffany's husband is Michael Alexander Boulos, and in some families, parents choose to use the mother's maiden name as a middle name for the child. Tiffany Trump's father-in-law, Massad Boulos, is a Lebanese-American business magnate who serves as the president's senior adviser on Arab and Middle Eastern affairs. Boulos was an ardent backer of Trump's 2024 campaign, making frequent appearances on Lebanese television to stump for the Republican presidential nominee. He also helped Trump on the campaign trail in the U.S. and met during the campaign with at least one foreign official: Mahmoud Abbas, the head of the Palestinian Authority. Boulos told The New York Times that the meeting was "purely personal." What People Are Saying Tiffany's half-sister, first daughter Ivanka Trump, shared photos from her baby shower last month on X, formerly Twitter, writing: "This Sunday, I had so much fun hosting a Peter Rabbit-themed baby shower for my sweet sister Tiffany! We showered her with love and had the best time celebrating her and baby-to-be! "Every detail was inspired by Beatrix Potter's world—from bunny tails to garden treats—to celebrate the little boy she's about to welcome into her life. It was the sweetest day—filled with so much love, laughter, and excitement for everything ahead. Tiff, you're going to be the most wonderful mama. Your baby boy is already so loved—and so lucky to have you!" What Happens Next Republicans recently introduced a Trump-backed proposal to create "MAGA" (Money Account for Growth and Advancement) accounts—tax-advantaged savings plans—for children. The proposal is included in the "big, beautiful bill" that Trump and Republicans are currently trying to push through Congress. If it goes through, the baby will be eligible for $1,000.
