I really could not find any evidence base that supports utilizing valproic acid for dementia related behaviors. Most resources also believe that the risk outweighs the benefits and the consensus…
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 30, 2026 Dr. David Shepherd Inducted as Fellow of PALTmed On March 26, 2026, Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medical Association (PALTmed) announced that David Shepherd DO, MBA,…
