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Preventing Loss of Independence through Exercise (PLIE): qualitative analysis of a clinical trial in older adults with dementia
Wu, E.,
Barnes, D. E.,
Ackerman, S. L.,
Lee, J.,
Chesney, M.,
Mehling, W. E.
OBJECTIVES: Preventing Loss of Independence through Exercise (PLIE) is a novel, integrative exercise program for individuals with dementia that combines elements of different conventional and complementary exercise modalities (e.g. tai-chi, yoga, Feldenkrais, and dance movement therapy) and focuses on training procedural memory for basic functional movements (e.g., sit-to-stand) while increasing mindful body awareness and facilitating […]
Influence of acupuncture on isoprostane in patients with Alzheimer’s disease
Zhu, Hong,
Dong, Ke-Li,
Wu, Yue,
Zhang, Ting,
Li, Ruo-meng,
Dai, Si-si,
Wang, Hui-ling
Objective: To explore the clinical therapeutic effect of acupuncture on Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and its mechanism.; Methods: Twenty patients with Alzheimer’s disease were treated by acupuncture with reinforcing kidney and activating blood method for 12 weeks and Baihui (GV 20), Shenshu (BL 23), Xuehai (SP 10) and Geshu (BL 17) were selected. The clinical therapeutic […]
A double-blind placebo-controlled randomized trial of Melissa officinalis oil and donepezil for the treatment of agitation in Alzheimer’s disease
Burns, Alistair,
Perry, Elaine,
Holmes, Clive,
Francis, Paul,
Morris, Julie,
Howes, Melanie-Jayne R.,
Chazot, Paul,
Lees, George,
Ballard, Clive
Background/aims: Behavioural and psychological symptoms (BPSD) are frequent in people with Alzheimer’s disease and cause considerable stress to patients and their carers. Antipsychotics have been widely used as a first-line treatment, resulting in an estimated 1,800 excess strokes and 1,600 excess deaths in the UK alone. Safe and effective alternatives are urgently needed. Based upon […]
Clinical observation on effect of scalp electroacupuncture for mild cognitive impairment
Zhang, Hong,
Zhao, Ling,
Yang, Sha,
Chen, Zhigang,
Li, Yingkun,
Peng, Xiaohong,
Yang, Yulong,
Zhu, Manjia
Objective: To evaluate the therapeutic effect of scalp electroacupuncture for mild cognitive impairment (MCI) in the early stage.; Methods: Two hundred and thirty three MCI patients were randomly divided into three groups: the drug group, the scalp electroacupuncture group, and the syndrome differentiation group. For the scalp electroacupuncture group, the points of Baihui (DU 20), […]
The synergistic effect of acupuncture and computer-based cognitive training on post-stroke cognitive dysfunction: a study protocol for a randomized controlled trial of 2 × 2 factorial design
Yang, Shanli,
Ye, Haicheng,
Huang, Jia,
Tao, Jing,
Jiang, Cai,
Lin, Zhicheng,
Zheng, Guohua,
Chen, Lidian
Background: Stroke is one of the most common causes of cognitive impairment. Up to 75% of stroke survivors may be considered to have cognitive impairment, which severely limit individual autonomy for successful reintegration into family, work and social life. The clinical efficacy of acupuncture with Baihui (DU20) and Shenting (DU24) in stroke and post-stroke cognitive […]
Effects of scalp acupuncture combined with auricular point sticking on cognitive behavior ability in patients with vascular dementia
Li, Si-Kang,
Ding, Ding-Ming,
Zhang, Zheng-Long,
Ma, Lan,
Huang, Hai-Yan,
Wu, Xiao-Hong
Objective: To compare the therapeutic differences among scalp acupuncture combined with auricular point sticking, body acupuncture and western medication for treatment of vascular dementia (VD).; Methods: Ninety cases were randomly divided into a combined therapy group (31 cases), a body acupuncture group (29 cases) and a western medication group (30 cases). The combined therapy group […]
Controlled study of auricular point taping and pressing therapy for treatment of vascular dementia
Chen, Qi,
Huang, Hong-min,
Xu, Yu-jiao,
Lu, Rui-li,
Zhou, Xiao-hui,
Zhou, Cheng
Objective: To assess the therapeutic effect of auricular point taping and pressing therapy on vascular dementia (VD).; Methods: One hundred and eighty cases of vascular dementia were randomly divided into an auricular point taping and pressing group and a western medicine group, 90 cases in each group. The auricular point taping and pressing group was […]