The latest in Joan Tenohttp://factsaboutdementia.com/topic/joan-teno2010-06-11T21:24:48ZFeeding tubes may be overused in demented patients2010-06-11T21:24:48ZReuters US Online Report Health Newstag:factsaboutdementia.com,2010-06-11:/feeding-tubes-overused-demented-patients-843255a/<div><p>NEW YORK (<a title="Reuters Group plc" href="/topic/Reuters+Group+plc" >Reuters Health</a>) - Whether or not a person with advanced dementia winds up with a feeding tube inserted down their throat may have more to do with economic concerns than his or her wishes, suggests a new study out in <a title="Journal of the American Medical Association" href="/topic/Journal+of+the+American+Medical+Association" >JAMA (Journal of the American Medical Association)</a>.</p><p>In fact, <a title="Joan ...