Impact of anticoagulation therapy on the cognitive decline and dementia in patients with non‐valvular atrial fibrillation (cognitive decline and dementia in patients with non‐valvular atrial fibrillation [CAF] trial)
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DOI: 10.1002/joa3.12781
Abstract: Atrial fibrillation (AF) is associated with a risk for cognitive impairment and dementia, which is more pronounced in patients with a history of clinical stroke. Anticoagulation use and efficacy impact long‐term risk of dementia in… read more here.
Keywords: dementia patients; dementia; atrial fibrillation; decline dementia ... See more keywords
The association between relevant comorbidities and dementia in patients with atrial fibrillation
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DOI: 10.1007/s11357-018-0029-8
Abstract: Risk of dementia is increased in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF). We aimed to study associations between relevant comorbidities and prevalent as well as incident dementia in AF patients. Study population included all adults (n = 12,283) ≥ 45 years… read more here.
Keywords: atrial fibrillation; incident dementia; dementia; relevant comorbidities ... See more keywords
Psychometric properties of the Perceived Stress Scale in a sample of German dementia patients and their caregivers
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DOI: 10.1017/s1041610217001387
Abstract: ABSTRACT Background: The aim of the present study was to investigate the psychometric characteristics of the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) in a sample of dementia patients and their spousal caregivers. Methods: We investigated the reliability… read more here.
Keywords: factor; perceived stress; stress scale; dementia patients ... See more keywords
FC25: Family Caregivers’ Perceptions of Expressed Emotion Toward Dementia Patients: A Qualitative Descriptive Study
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DOI: 10.1017/s1041610224001479
Abstract: Objectives: This study aims to explore the perceptions of family caregivers regarding their expressed emotions (EE) towards dementia patients and to identify factors associated with high and low EE. Methods: We conducted qualitative descriptive research… read more here.
Keywords: family; dementia patients; family caregivers; qualitative descriptive ... See more keywords
Auditory gamma-band entrainment enhances default mode network connectivity in dementia patients
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-63727-z
Abstract: Dementia, and in particular Alzheimer’s disease (AD), can be characterized by disrupted functional connectivity in the brain caused by beta-amyloid deposition in neural links. Non-pharmaceutical treatments for dementia have recently explored interventions involving the stimulation… read more here.
Keywords: dementia; dementia patients; gamma band; network ... See more keywords
Burden of caring for Alzheimer's disease or dementia patients in Japan, US, and EU: results from the National Health and Wellness Survey: a cross-sectional survey.
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DOI: 10.1080/13696998.2021.1880801
Abstract: AIMS The growing prevalence of Alzheimer's disease (AD) worldwide has sparked the implementation of national policies to support the growing burden among caregivers of AD/dementia patients. This study aims to quantify and compare the burden… read more here.
Keywords: dementia caregivers; survey; burden; dementia patients ... See more keywords
Effectiveness and safety of acupuncture in treating sleep disturbance in dementia patients
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DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000026871
Abstract: Abstract Background: Dementia is of increasing importance, as it is a major public health problem worldwide. Sleep disturbance is common in dementia patients and may be associated with worse cognitive symptoms or behavioral and psychological… read more here.
Keywords: dementia patients; sleep disturbance; dementia; acupuncture treating ... See more keywords
The risk of bone fractures in dementia patients receiving acetylcholinesterase inhibitors: a meta-analysis
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DOI: 10.1097/ms9.0000000000001721
Abstract: Aim: The authors aimed to conduct a meta-analysis to determine if acetylcholinesterase inhibitors may pose a direct threat, increasing the incidence of fractures in dementia patients. Methods: PubMed, Scopus, and Cochrane Library were searched. Inclusion… read more here.
Keywords: fracture; dementia patients; acetylcholinesterase inhibitors; analysis ... See more keywords
Prevalence and Incidence of Dementia in Patients With Non‐Overtly Functional Adrenal Tumours
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DOI: 10.1111/cen.15186
Abstract: To investigate the prevalence and incidence of dementia in patients with non‐overtly functional adrenal tumours (NOFATs). read more here.
Keywords: non overtly; incidence dementia; patients non; dementia patients ... See more keywords
Association of Metformin use with risk of dementia in patients with type 2 diabetes: A systematic review and meta‐analysis
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DOI: 10.1111/dom.16192
Abstract: There is ongoing debate concerning the association of metformin with the risk of dementia in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). This study was conducted to evaluate the impact of metformin therapy on dementia in patients… read more here.
Keywords: dementia; dementia patients; type diabetes; risk dementia ... See more keywords
Protective effect of metformin against dementia in patients with obesity: Results from a global federated health network analysis
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DOI: 10.1111/dom.16647
Abstract: Metformin, a first‐line medication for Type 2 diabetes (T2D), has been suggested to reduce dementia risk. We investigated whether metformin use was associated with lower long‐term incidence of dementia and all‐cause mortality in obese patients. read more here.
Keywords: effect metformin; dementia; dementia patients; metformin ... See more keywords