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CNN (6/24, Howard) reports, “Scientists have long found a possible link between anticholinergic” medications “and an increased risk of dementia.” Research suggests that the association appears “strongest for certain classes of anticholinergic” medications, “particularly antidepressants, bladder antimuscarinics, antipsychotics and antiepileptic” medicines. The findings of the 284,343-adult study were published online June 24 in JAMA Internal Medicine. Also covering the story are HealthDay (6/24, Preidt) and MD Magazine (6/24, Genn).(SOURCE: APA Headlines)