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PubMed1980

[Correlations between alcohol ingestion, blood alcohol levels and behavior problems].

Behaviour changes in 20 young adults subjected to an alcohol tolerance test finding a blood alcohol level of the order of 80 mg.l-1 were assessed using a series of tests exploring certain qualities required in a vehicle driver, in particular capacity for focalisation of attention, possibilities of acquisition of new information, short-term memory with a visual support, the quality of motor reflexes and conscious level as involved in postural regulation. Results showed an absence of correlation between the amount of alcohol ingested (0.5 g.kg-1 of alcohol in the form of commercial Vodka) and resultant blood alcohol levels measured at the 30 th minute, or at the 102 minute after ingestion. However, they above all showed that there was virtually no correlation between blood alcohol level and behavioural modifications. In some instances, such modifications went even in the direction of an improvement, notably in terms of focalisation of attention in the majority of cases and postural tonic activity in some cases. However, certain individuals with "legal" blood alcohol levels showed evidence of behaviour which could be dangerous at the wheel of a car.

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PubMed1995

Progressive dementia: strategies to manage new problem behaviors.

The primary care physician plays a key role in the diagnosis and treatment of progressive dementia and in coordinating supportive care with the patient's caregivers. When a patient exhibits a new symptom such as wandering or verbal abuse, your initial workup should eliminate acute medical illness, psychiatric disorders, and drug reactions that may present as behavioral symptoms. In the home, the main focus of care is to provide a safe and secure environment, using preventive measures to minimize the risk of injuries. When caregivers become exhausted from dealing with nocturnal wakenings, a short course of sleep medication for the dementia patient is often necessary. To improve communication, avoid stressful and confusing situations that compound the patient's difficulty in understanding messages or expressing thoughts.

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