JAMDA
November 4, 2023
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JAMDA
May 20, 2023
Hospitalization and the Risk of Initiation of Antipsychotics in Persons With Parkinson's Disease
The use of antipsychotics in persons with Parkinson's disease (PD) is common, although their use may aggravate the symptoms of PD. Clozapine and quetiapine are the only antipsychotics recommended in PD treatment guidelines. Information on factors associated with initiation of antipsychotics is needed....
JAMDA
August 22, 2022
Initial BMI and Weight Loss over Time Predict Mortality in Parkinson Disease
Although weight loss is a frequent symptom in Parkinson disease (PD), there have been few studies on the association between body mass index (BMI) and mortality. The objective of this study was to investigate the association between BMI and change in BMI at diagnosis in patients with PD and all-cause morta...
JAMDA
January 12, 2022
Using Telemedicine to Assess and Manage Psychosis in Neurodegenerative Diseases in Long-Term Care
The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) epidemic has forced a sudden global implementation of telemedicine strategies, including in long-term care (LTC) facilities where many people with dementia and Parkinson disease (PD) reside. Telemedicine offers a unique set of advantages for residents in LTC faciliti...
JAMDA
July 13, 2021
The Risk of Alzheimer's Disease After Acute Appendicitis With or Without Appendectomy
Previous epidemiologic studies have suggested an association between appendectomy and Parkinson's disease. The aim of the current study was to examine the risk of Alzheimer's disease (AD) and other types of dementia following appendicitis or appendectomy for appendicitis.
JAMDA
May 3, 2021
Psychotherapy for the Treatment of Anxiety and Depression in Patients with Parkinson Disease: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
Anxiety and depression are major psychiatric nonmotor symptoms (NMSs) of Parkinson disease (PD). Although several studies have investigated the effects of psychotherapeutic interventions, particularly cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), for alleviating anxiety and depression in patients with PD, the findin...
JAMDA
December 16, 2020
Ten-Year Relative Survival From the Diagnosis of Parkinson's Disease: A Nationwide Database Study
Varying early survival rates have been reported across studies on patients with Parkinson's disease (PD). In this study, we reported the 10-year relative survival rate of patients with PD using a nationwide database.
JAMDA
October 22, 2020
Symptom Burden and Unmet Support Needs of Patients With Parkinson's Disease: A Cross-Sectional Study in Asia-Pacific Regions
Support care is rarely assessed and offered to people with long-term neurologic conditions, particularly Parkinson's disease. This study aimed to assess the symptom burden and unmet support care needs in people with mild to severe Parkinson's disease.
JAMDA
July 25, 2020
Characteristics of Patients with Late-Stage Parkinsonism Who are Nursing Home Residents Compared with those Living at Home
To determine clinical characteristics and treatment complications of patients with late-stage Parkinsonism living in nursing homes compared with those living at home.
JAMDA
January 9, 2020
