JAMDA
January 31, 2017
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JAMDA
February 22, 2017
Clinical Use of Curcumin in Depression: A Meta-Analysis
There is growing interest in the use of curcumin, a plant polyphenol with potent anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, and neuroprotective properties, as a novel antidepressant. Clinical trials have yielded conflicting conclusions pertaining to its effectiveness in depression. A meta-analysis of the topic, whic...
JAMDA
February 23, 2017
Bisphosphonate Use After Hip Fracture in Older Adults: A Nationwide Retrospective Cohort Study
The aim of this study was to investigate the association between bisphosphonate use and the risk of new fracture in a nationwide cohort of individuals with previous hip fractures, with emphasis on individuals above 80 years of age.
JAMDA
April 18, 2017
Use of Medications of Questionable Benefit During the Last Year of Life of Older Adults With Dementia
To investigate the prevalence and factors associated with the use of medications of questionable benefit throughout the final year of life of older adults who died with dementia.
JAMDA
May 23, 2017
Association of Grip Strength With Risk of All-Cause Mortality, Cardiovascular Diseases, and Cancer in Community-Dwelling Populations: A Meta-analysis of Prospective Cohort Studies
Grip strength has been linked to risk of adverse health outcomes. This study aimed to quantitatively assess the associations between grip strength and risk of all-cause mortality, cardiovascular diseases, and cancer in community-dwelling populations.
Resolutions
B04 - Use of Alcohol-Based Hand Rubs in Health Care Settings
JAMDA
October 23, 2019
Residential Respite Care Use Is Associated With Fewer Overall Days in Residential Aged Care
To examine the use of residential respite care and determine associations between respite care and total days spent in residential care (respite days plus long-term care days).
JAMDA
December 21, 2018
Condition-Specific Pamphlets to Improve End-of-life Communication in Long-term Care: Staff Perceptions on Usability and Use
This article reports findings on the usability and staff use of 5 condition- specific pamphlets of high prevalence in long-term care (LTC): dementia, heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, renal failure, and frailty. The pamphlets were created in response to residents', families', ...
JAMDA
April 7, 2024
Caregivers’ Burden and Anticipatory Grief Increases Acute Health Care Use in Older Adults with Severe Dementia
To assess the bidirectional association of caregivers’ burden and anticipatory grief with acute health care use (inpatient or emergency admission) among older adults with severe dementia.
JAMDA
April 30, 2024
Associations between Physical Activity and the Incidence of Cerebrovascular Disease or All-Cause Mortality among 146,742 Older Adults: A 13-Year Prospective Cohort Study
Although studies have indicated that physical activity (PA) is related to cardiovascular disease, the specific association between PA and incident cerebrovascular disease (CBVD) remains uncertain. The current study aimed to investigate the associations between PA levels and the CBVD incidence or all-cause ...
