JAMDA
September 14, 2021
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JAMDA
July 24, 2021
Decision-Making in People With Dementia or Mild Cognitive Impairment: A Narrative Review of Decision-Making Tools
This review summarized the applicability of various decision-making tools for helping people with dementia or mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and their families make decisions.
JAMDA
July 21, 2021
Nursing Home Antibiotic Stewardship Policy and Antibiotics Use: 2013–2017
Reducing inappropriate nursing home (NH) antibiotic usage by implementing stewardship programs is a national priority. Our aim is to evaluate the influence of antibiotic stewardship programs on antibiotic use rates in NHs over time.
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
July 5, 2021
Disease Burdens of Alzheimer's Disease, Vascular Dementia, and Mild Cognitive Impairment
Understanding disability-adjusted life-years (DALYs) based on dementia subtypes and mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is essential for optimal resource allocation. This study aimed to investigate disease burdens of various dementias and MCI in a representative South Korean population.
JAMDA
June 16, 2021
Effectiveness of Brain Gaming in Older Adults With Cognitive Impairments: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluates the evidence from randomized clinical trials (RCTs) that designed brain gaming interventions to improve cognitive functions of older adults with cognitive impairments, including mild cognitive impairments and dementia.
JAMDA
March 31, 2021
Diabetes and Prediabetes Inhibit Reversion from Mild Cognitive Impairment to Normal Cognition
Diabetes and prediabetes contribute to an increased risk of cognitive decline and dementia. Currently, it remains unclear whether elevated blood HbA1c levels, including prediabetes levels, affect reversion from mild cognitive impairment (MCI) to normal cognition. This study, therefore, aimed to examine the...
JAMDA
March 6, 2021
Clustering 5-Year Multidimensional Health Care Trajectory Patterns in Alzheimer's Disease and Related Syndromes
After diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease and related syndromes (ADRS), personalized care adapted to each patient's needs is recommended to provide a care plan and start symptomatic treatments according to guidelines. Over the past decade, dedicated structures and care have been implemented in vario...
JAMDA
January 15, 2021
Antihypertensive Medication Classes and the Risk of Dementia: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis
To systematically review and synthesize the evidence on differential associations between antihypertensive medication (AHM) classes and the risk of incident dementia.
JAMDA
January 15, 2021
Does Recent Hospitalization Increase Antipsychotic Initiation Among Community Dwellers With Alzheimer's Disease?
Antipsychotics are often prescribed to persons with cognitive impairment in the hospital, but it is not known whether recent hospital care increases the risk of antipsychotic initiation in community dwellers with Alzheimer's disease (AD). We studied whether hospital care during the previous 2 weeks is...
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