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Cognitive assessment of elderly patients in the emergency department: a comparison between standard tools, medical records and physicians’ perception

...physicians, and family member-carer. The study was conducted in the ED of four tertiary university teaching hospitals in a city, from July through November 2003. Cognitive data shown in the...

Persistence with cholinesterase inhibitor therapy for dementia: an observational administrative health database study

...for 1 year from initiation of therapy to determine percentage persistence and days of therapy. Once-daily galantamine extended release (GAL-ER) was compared with twice-daily galantamine immediate release (GAL-IR) to determine...

Clinical trial of an inhibitor of RAGE-Aβ interactions in Alzheimer disease

...placebo-controlled trial at 40 academic centers (United States). Subjects with AD and Mini-Mental State Examination score 14-26 were randomized to PF-04494700 60 mg/day × 6 days, then 20 mg daily...

Antidementia drug use among community-dwelling individuals with Alzheimer’s disease in Finland: a nationwide register-based study

...the first AChEI use period was 860 (interquartile range 295-1458) days and 1103 (interquartile range 489-1487) days for the total duration of AChEI use. Although 20% of the AChEI users...

Evaluation of Parkinson disease and Alzheimer disease with the use of neuromelanin MR imaging and (123)I-metaiodobenzylguanidine scintigraphy

...Results: The signal intensity of the lateral substantia nigra pars compacta on neuromelanin MRI was significantly reduced in early and late Parkinson disease, and that of the medial substantia nigra...

Treatment outcomes of a crisis intervention program for dementia with severe psychiatric complications: the Kansas bridge project

...impact of neuropsychiatric symptoms and Bridge interventions on patient and caregivers.; Results: The Bridge project significantly reduced patient anxiety, depression, resistance to care, impulsive behavior, verbal outbursts, and wandering. Caregivers...

A non-pharmacologic approach to address challenging behaviors of Veterans with dementia: description of the tailored activity program-VA randomized trial

...Background: Behavioral symptoms accompanying dementia are associated with increased health care costs, reduced quality of life and daily functioning, heightened family caregiver burden, and nursing home placement. Standard care...

An intensive exercise program improves motor performances in patients with dementia: translational model of geriatric rehabilitation

...German geriatric hospital were assigned to the intervention group (IG, n = 74) and received intensive exercise training specifically designed for patients with dementia. Patients in the second ward were...

Frequently observed risk factors for fall-related injuries and effective preventive interventions: a multihospital survey of nurses’ perceptions

...were confusion, gait problems, Alzheimer disease, disorientation, and inability to follow safety instructions. The most effective interventions were keeping hospital bed brakes locked, keeping floor surfaces clean/dry, using appropriate footwear...

Escitalopram versus risperidone for the treatment of behavioral and psychotic symptoms associated with Alzheimer’s disease: a randomized double-blind pilot study

...illness necessitating transfer to general hospital.; Conclusion: Escitalopram and risperidone did not differ in efficacy in reducing psychotic symptoms and agitation in patients with AD. Completion rates were higher for...

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