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Results of the citalopram to enhance cognition in Huntington disease trial
Beglinger, Leigh J.,
Adams, William H.,
Langbehn, Douglas,
Fiedorowicz, Jess G.,
Jorge, Ricardo,
Biglan, Kevin,
Caviness, John,
Olson, Blair,
Robinson, Robert G.,
Kieburtz, Karl,
Paulsen, Jane S.
Background: The objective of this study was to evaluate citalopram for executive functioning in Huntington’s disease (HD).; Methods: The study was randomized, double-blind, and placebo-controlled. Thirty-three adults with HD, cognitive complaints, and no depression (Hamilton Depression [HAM-D] rating scale ≤ 12) were administered citalopram 20 mg or placebo (7 visits, 20 weeks), with practice and […]
A cluster-randomised trial of staff education to improve the quality of life of people with dementia living in residential care: the DIRECT study
Beer, Christopher,
Horner, Barbara,
Flicker, Leon,
Scherer, Samuel,
Lautenschlager, Nicola T.,
Bretland, Nick,
Flett, Penelope,
Schaper, Frank,
Almeida, Osvaldo P.
Background: The Dementia In Residential care: EduCation intervention Trial (DIRECT) was conducted to determine if delivery of education designed to meet the perceived need of GPs and care staff improves the quality of life of participants with dementia living in residential care.; Methodology/principal Findings: This cluster-randomised controlled trial was conducted in 39 residential aged care […]
A pilot study of the effects of internet-based cognitive stimulation on neuropsychological function in HIV disease
Becker, James T.,
Dew, Mary Amanda,
Aizenstein, Howard J.,
Lopez, Oscar L.,
Morrow, Lisa,
Saxton, Judith,
Tárraga, Lluís
Purpose: Mild cognitive deficits associated with HIV disease can affect activities of daily living, so interventions that reduce them may have a long-term effect on quality of life. We evaluated the feasibility of a cognitive stimulation program (CSP) to improve neuropsychological test performance in HIV disease.; Methods: Sixty volunteers (30 HIV-infected) participated. The primary outcome […]
A brief neuropsychological battery for use in the chronic heart failure population
Bauer, Lisa,
Pozehl, Bunny,
Hertzog, Melody,
Johnson, Julene,
Zimmerman, Lani,
Filipi, Mary
Background: Cognitive impairment is a recognized consequence of heart failure; however, there are no neuropsychological batteries with documented psychometric data in the chronic heart failure population.; Aims: To document the psychometric properties of a brief neuropsychological battery in a chronic heart failure sample.; Methods: The Repeatable Battery for the Assessment of Neuropsychological Status, Trail Making […]
Prevalence of malnutrition, interventions and quality indicators in German nursing homes – first results of a nationwide pilot study
Bartholomeyczik, S.,
Reuther, S.,
Luft, L.,
Nie, N. van,
Meijers, J.,
Schols, J.,
Halfens, R.
Aim Of the Study: The aims of this study were to test the transfer and feasibility of a Dutch annual survey on malnutrition into German nursing homes and to gather first data about the prevalence of malnutrition, treatment and quality indicators in German resident homes.; Methods: A cross-sectional multicentre study, using a standardised multilevel instrument […]
Hostility and change in cognitive function over time in older blacks and whites
Barnes, Lisa L.,
Mendes de Leon, Carlos F.,
Bienias, Julia L.,
Wilson, Robert S.,
Everson-Rose, Susan A.,
Evans, Denis A.
Objective: To test whether the level of hostility predicted the rate of cognitive decline in a community of older blacks and whites and whether the association varied as a function of race.; Methods: Over 4800 persons from a defined community in Chicago completed up to three structured interviews at approximately 3 year intervals over a […]