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
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
A systematic review and meta‐analysis to determine the effect of oral anticoagulants on incidence of dementia in patients with atrial fibrillation
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DOI: 10.1111/ijcp.14269
Abstract: To assess the effect of oral anticoagulant (OAC) administration on incidence of dementia in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) with Systematic review and meta‐analysis. read more here.
Keywords: atrial fibrillation; incidence dementia; systematic review; effect oral ... See more keywords
Risk of dementia in patients with periodontitis and related protective factors: a nationwide retrospective cohort study.
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DOI: 10.1111/jcpe.13372
Abstract: AIM We aimed to evaluate the long-term risk of dementia in patients with periodontitis and its associated factors. MATERIALS AND METHODS Using Taiwan's National Health Insurance Database, we identified 56018 patients aged ≥50 years with… read more here.
Keywords: risk; risk dementia; dementia; patients periodontitis ... See more keywords
Ethics of care challenge to advance directives for dementia patients
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DOI: 10.1136/jme-2022-108475
Abstract: Advance directives for withholding life-saving treatment are controversial for dementia patients whose previously expressed wishes conflict with their currently expressed desires. To illustrate this ethical dilemma, McMahan conceives a hypothetical case in which an intellectually… read more here.
Keywords: dementia patients; advance directive; advance directives; advance ... See more keywords
Psychometric Properties of the MyotonPRO in Dementia Patients with Paratonia
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DOI: 10.1159/000485462
Abstract: Background: Paratonia is a distinctive form of hypertonia, causing loss of functional mobility in early stages of dementia to severe high muscle tone and pain in the late stages. For assessing and evaluating therapeutic interventions,… read more here.
Keywords: properties myotonpro; patients paratonia; muscle; psychometric properties ... See more keywords
Dementia Patients Are More Sedentary and Less Physically Active than Age- and Sex-Matched Cognitively Healthy Older Adults
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DOI: 10.1159/000491995
Abstract: Aims: The aim of this study was to examine physical activity and sedentary behaviour characteristics of ambulatory and community-dwelling patients with dementia compared to cognitively healthy age-, sex- and weight-matched controls. Methods: In this cross-sectional… read more here.
Keywords: cognitively healthy; age; age sex; dementia patients ... See more keywords
Cumulative use of therapeutic bladder anticholinergics and the risk of dementia in patients with lower urinary tract symptoms: a nationwide 12-year cohort study
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DOI: 10.1186/s12877-019-1401-y
Abstract: BackgroundStudies have shown an association between lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) and an increased risk of dementia. Whether anticholinergic use contributes to the development of dementia in patients with LUTS remains unknown, especially in Asian… read more here.
Keywords: use; dementia; study; cddd group ... See more keywords