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March 24, 2016
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JAMDA
March 24, 2016
Central Nervous System-Acting Medicines and Risk of Hospital Admission for Confusion, Delirium, or Dementia
Most studies assessing the effect of central nervous system (CNS)-acting medicines on cognitive disturbances have focused on the use of individual medicines. The impact on cognitive function when another CNS-acting medicine is added to a patient's treatment regimen is not well known.
JAMDA
March 24, 2016
National Trends in Treatment Initiation for Nursing Home Residents With Diabetes Mellitus, 2008 to 2010
Diabetes mellitus is common in the nursing home (NH) population, yet little is known about prescribing of glucose-lowering medications in the NH setting. We describe trends in initiation of glucose-lowering medications in a national cohort of NH residents.
JAMDA
March 24, 2016
Patterns of Emergency Department Use Among Long-Stay Nursing Home Residents With Differing Levels of Dementia Severity
To describe emergency department (ED) utilization among long-stay nursing home residents with different levels of dementia severity.
JAMDA
March 24, 2016
Japan's Challenge of Early Detection of Persons With Cognitive Decline
JAMDA
March 24, 2016
Should All Elderly Persons Undergo a Cognitive Function Evaluation? Where Is the Patient's Perspective?
JAMDA
March 24, 2016
Load-Specific Inflammation Mediating Effects of Resistance Training in Older Persons
Little is known about the effects of resistance training (RT) on circulating cytokines in older adults. Also, dose-response relationships remain unclear. This study investigated the impact of RT at different external loads on circulating inflammatory mediators in older community-dwelling individuals. ...
JAMDA
March 22, 2016
Functional and Mental Health Outcomes of the Joint Effects of Spousal Health: The Potential Threats of “Concordant Frailty”
Existing studies have indicated that caring for a person with disabilities in a family could result in strong adverse impacts on the health of his or her spouse. However, little is known about the potential joint burden and interactive patterns in a family when both spouses are in poor health. The objectiv...
JAMDA
March 22, 2016
Encouraging Innovation for Assistive Health Technologies in Dementia: Barriers, Enablers and Next Steps to Be Taken
Innovative Assistive Health Technology (AHT) has the potential to improve the quality of life for people with dementia or their families. Although development is in its preliminary stages, research shows first promising results. Despite such progress, we are still to observe widespread integration of techn...
JAMDA
March 22, 2016
Brain Health: A Chinese Geriatrician's Viewpoint
Tools, knowledge, and recognition to improve vaccination rates and protect residents and staff.
