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Treatment of vascular risk factors is associated with slower decline in Alzheimer disease
Background: There is growing evidence that vascular risk factors (VRF) contribute to cognitive decline. Whether their treatment can slow down the progression of Alzheimer disease (AD) remains unsettled. The aim of this observational study was to evaluate whether the treatment of VRF is associated with a slower cognitive decline in patients who have AD without […]
Mild to moderate cognitive impairment is a major risk factor for mortality and nursing home admission in the first year after hip fracture
Schaller, F.,
Sidelnikov, E.,
Theiler, R.,
Egli, A.,
Staehelin, H. B.,
Dick, W.,
Dawson-Hughes, B.,
Grob, D.,
Platz, A.,
Can, U.,
Bischoff-Ferrari, H. A.
Background: It is not well established if and to what extent mild to moderate cognitive impairment predicts mortality and risk of nursing home admission after hip fracture.; Objective: To investigate prospectively whether and to what extent mild to moderate cognitive impairment, contributes to mortality and admission to nursing home in the first year after acute […]
The effect of HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors on cognition in patients with Alzheimer’s dementia: a prospective withdrawal and rechallenge pilot study
Padala, Kalpana P.,
Padala, Prasad R.,
McNeilly, Dennis P.,
Geske, Jenenne A.,
Sullivan, Dennis H.,
Potter, Jane F.
Background: Statins are well-known for their cardiovascular benefits. However, the cognitive effects of statins are not well understood. We hypothesized that individuals with preexisting dementia would be more vulnerable to statin-related cognitive effects.; Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact on cognition of 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl-coenzyme A reductase inhibitor (statin) discontinuation and rechallenge […]
Two-year effects of an interdisciplinary intervention on recovery following hip fracture in older Taiwanese with cognitive impairment
Shyu, Yea-Ing L.,
Tsai, Wen-Che,
Chen, Min-Chi,
Liang, Jersey,
Cheng, Huey-Shinn,
Wu, Chi-Chuan,
Su, Juin-Yih,
Chou, Shih-Wei
Objective: This article aims to evaluate the long-term effects of an interdisciplinary intervention program on cognitively impaired older persons after hip fracture in Taiwan.; Methods: Of 160 subjects randomly assigned to control (n = 81) and intervention (n = 79) groups, 24 (29.6%) and 27 (34.2%) were cognitively impaired in the control and intervention groups, […]
Effect of Rikkunshi-to on appetite loss found in elderly dementia patients: a preliminary study
Utumi, Yushi,
Iseki, Eizo,
Murayama, Norio,
Nozawa, Motohiro,
Kumagai, Ryo,
Matsubara, Youichiro,
Ichimiya, Yosuke,
Arai, Heii
Background: Functional gastrointestinal symptoms are frequently found in elderly dementia patients. In such a case, we attempt treatment by the administration of antidepressants or second-generation antipsychotics. However, these medications have a risk of side-effects. In the present study, we carried out oral administration of Rikkunshi-to to elderly dementia patients with appetite loss, and examined its […]
Health and nutrition promotion program for patients with dementia (NutriAlz): cluster randomized trial
Salva, A.,
Andrieu, S.,
Fernandez, E.,
Schiffrin, E. J.,
Moulin, J.,
Decarli, B.,
Rojano-i-Luque, X.,
Guigoz, Y.,
Vellas, B.
Objective: To assess the effectiveness of health and nutrition program (NutriAlz) versus usual care on functional level in elderly people with dementia living at home, as well as on clinical practice related to nutrition and on the caregiver’s burden.; Design: Cluster randomized multi-centre study with one-year follow-up.; Setting: 11 Alzheimer outpatients and day care centres […]
Persons with mild or moderate Alzheimer’s disease learn to use urine alarms and prompts to avoid large urinary accidents
Lancioni, Giulio E.,
Singh, Nirbhay N.,
O’Reilly, Mark F.,
Sigafoos, Jeff,
Bosco, Andrea,
Zonno, Nadia,
Badagliacca, Francesco
This study assessed whether three patients with Alzheimer’s disease could learn to use urine alarms and caregivers’ prompts to eliminate large urinary accidents. As soon as the patient began to release urine, the alarm system presented auditory and vibratory signals. In relation to those signals, the caregiver would prompt/encourage the patient to stop urinating and […]