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Effects of Chinese medicine for promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis in treating patients with mild to moderate vascular dementia: a randomized, double-blind and parallel-controlled trial
Wei, Ming-qing,
Tian, Jin-zhou,
Shi, Jing,
Ma, Fu-yun,
Miao, Ying-chun,
Wang, Yong-yan
Background: Vascular dementia (VaD) is the second common subtype of dementia after Alzheimer’s disease. However, there is still a lack of medication that demonstrates clinically relevant symptomatic improvement. Static blood obstructing the brain is the main Chinese medicine syndrome of VaD.; Objective: To evaluate the effects of Chinese medicine for promoting blood circulation and removing […]
Diuretic use is associated with better learning and memory in older adults in the Ginkgo Evaluation of Memory Study
Yasar, Sevil,
Lin, Fu-Mei,
Fried, Linda P.,
Kawas, Claudia H.,
Sink, Kaycee M.,
DeKosky, Steven T.,
Carlson, Michelle C.
Background: To investigate the association between diuretics, angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACE-I), angiotensin II receptor blockers (AT2RB), and cognitive function.; Methods: This post hoc analysis of the randomized controlled Ginkgo Evaluation of Memory Study trial focuses on 3069 nondemented community-dwelling participants aged >75 years. At baseline visit, detailed information about medication use was collected and five […]
Ginkgo biloba extract EGb 761® in dementia with neuropsychiatric features: a randomised, placebo-controlled trial to confirm the efficacy and safety of a daily dose of 240 mg
Herrschaft, Horst,
Nacu, Anatol,
Likhachev, Sergey,
Sholomov, Ilya,
Hoerr, Robert,
Schlaefke, Sandra
A multi-centre, double-blind, randomised, placebo-controlled, 24-week trial with 410 outpatients was conducted to demonstrate efficacy and safety of a 240 mg once-daily formulation of Ginkgo biloba extract EGb 761(®) in patients with mild to moderate dementia (Alzheimer’s disease or vascular dementia) associated with neuropsychiatric symptoms. Patients scored 9 to 23 on the SKT cognitive battery, […]
Effects of yokukansan on behavioral and psychological symptoms of vascular dementia: an open-label trial
Nagata, Ken,
Yokoyama, Eriko,
Yamazaki, Takashi,
Takano, Daiki,
Maeda, Tetsuya,
Takahashi, Satoshi,
Terayama, Yasuo
Previous clinical trials suggest that the traditional Japanese medicine yokukansan has beneficial effects on the behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD). The present study was conducted to elucidate the efficacy of yokukansan on BPSD in patients with vascular dementia. Thirteen Japanese patients (9 men and 4 women) who were diagnosed as having vascular dementia […]
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 […]
A combination of green tea extract and l-theanine improves memory and attention in subjects with mild cognitive impairment: a double-blind placebo-controlled study
Park, Sang-Ki,
Jung, In-Chul,
Lee, Won Kyung,
Lee, Young Sun,
Park, Hyoung Kook,
Go, Hyo Jin,
Kim, Kiseong,
Lim, Nam Kyoo,
Hong, Jin Tae,
Ly, Sun Yung,
Rho, Seok Seon
A combination of green tea extract and l-theanine (LGNC-07) has been reported to have beneficial effects on cognition in animal studies. In this randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study, the effect of LGNC-07 on memory and attention in subjects with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) was investigated. Ninety-one MCI subjects whose Mini Mental State Examination-K (MMSE-K) scores were […]
An open-label, nonplacebo-controlled study on Cistanche tubulosa glycoside capsules (Memoregain(®)) for treating moderate Alzheimer’s Disease
Guo, Qihao,
Zhou, Yan,
Wang, Chao-Jih,
Huang, Young-Ming,
Lee, Yi-Ta,
Su, Muh-Hwan,
Lu, Jiahong
Aim: Efficacy and safety of Cistanche tubulosa glycoside capsules (CTG capsule, Memoregain(®)) for treating Alzheimer’s disease (AD) were studied.; Methods: A total of 18 patients with AD administered with Memoregain(®) for 48 weeks were assessed for drug efficacy by Alzheimer’s Disease Assessment Scale-cognitive subscale (ADAS-cog), Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE), Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), Blessed […]