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Differences in verbal memory performance in postmenopausal women receiving hormone therapy: 17β-estradiol versus conjugated equine estrogens
Wroolie, Tonita E.,
Kenna, Heather A.,
Williams, Katherine E.,
Powers, Bevin N.,
Holcomb, Megan,
Khaylis, Anna,
Rasgon, Natalie L.
Objective: Much controversy exists and many questions remain unanswered about the effects of hormone therapy (HT) on cognition in postmenopausal women. There is growing evidence suggesting that HT compounds containing conjugated equine estrogen (CEE) have negative effects on cognition whereas 17β-estradiol (17β-E) either has positive or neutral effects. The present study sought to further examine […]
A proteomics study reveals a predominant change in MaoB expression in platelets of healthy volunteers after high protein meat diet: relationship to the methylation cycle
Zellner, Maria,
Babeluk, Rita,
Jakobsen, Lene H.,
Gerner, Christopher,
Umlauf, Ellen,
Volf, Ivo,
Roth, Erich,
Kondrup, Jens
Studies investigating the impact of high meat intake on cognition have yielded contradictory results as some show improved cognitive performance, whereas others report an increase of risk factors for dementia. However, few studies were designed to directly assess the effect of a high protein (HP) diet on both cognitive performance and corresponding biochemical parameters. A […]
Factors associated with sustained attention during an activity intervention in persons with dementia
Background/aims: Are the noncognitive factors of self-reported mood and personality related to sustained attention in nursing home residents with dementia during an activity intervention?; Methods: Intervention data from a randomized clinical trial were used to address the aim of this project. Subjects were 128 nursing home residents who were assessed for mood, personality, behavioral indicators […]
Longer duration of hormonal contraceptive use predicts better cognitive outcomes later in life
Background: The cognitive effects of postmenopausal hormone therapy (HT) have been studied extensively, but little is known about the relationship between premenopausal hormone use and cognition. Hormonal contraceptive use vs. nonuse may be a potential factor influencing cognitive processes in midlife. The aim of this study is to explore the effect of modification of hormone […]
Improved language performance in Alzheimer disease following brain stimulation
Cotelli, Maria,
Calabria, Marco,
Manenti, Rosa,
Rosini, Sandra,
Zanetti, Orazio,
Cappa, Stefano F.,
Miniussi, Carlo
Objectives: Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) has been proposed as a possible treatment for the cognitive deficits associated with Alzheimer disease (AD). The aim of this study was to assess the long-term effects, on cognitive performance, of rTMS applied to the left dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (DLPFC) in AD patients.; Methods: Ten AD patients were randomly […]
Effectiveness of an individualized functional training program on affective disturbances and functional skills in mild and moderate dementia–a randomized control trial
Lam, Linda C. W.,
Lui, Victor W. C.,
Luk, Daisy N. Y.,
Chau, Rachel,
So, Clifton,
Poon, Vickie,
Tam, Peter,
Ching, Raymond,
Lo, Henry,
Chiu, Julian,
Fung, Ada,
Ko, Flora S. L.
Objectives: We reported the findings of a randomized controlled trial (RCT) to examine the effects of an individualized functional enhancement program (FEP) on functional skills and mood symptoms in mild and moderate dementia.; Subjects& Methods: 74 Chinese older persons with dementia were recruited into a skills training program by occupational therapists (OT). Thirty seven subjects […]
Using spaced retrieval and Montessori-based activities in improving eating ability for residents with dementia
Lin, Li-Chan,
Huang, Ya-Ju,
Su, Su-Gen,
Watson, Roger,
Tsai, Belina W. J.,
Wu, Shiao-Chi
Objectives: To construct a training protocol for spaced retrieval (SR) and to investigate the effectiveness of SR and Montessori-based activities in decreasing eating difficulty in older residents with dementia.; Methods: A single evaluator, blind, and randomized control trial was used. Eighty-five residents with dementia were chosen from three special care units for residents with dementia […]