dementia

Quiz

Pop Quiz: Sundowning in Alzheimer Disease

01/20/2020

Many patients with Alzheimer disease may become confused, anxious, aggressive, agitated, or restless consistently in the late afternoon or early evening. Do you know when this symptom, known as sundowning, tends to peak?

Many patients with Alzheimer...

01/20/2020

Neurology

News

Dementia Risk Does Not Increase With PPI Use

01/02/2020

Because the association between proton-pump inhibitor use and dementia risk was unclear, researchers analyzed data on 642,949 participants from 11 observational studies to determine the connection.

Because the association between...

01/02/2020

Gastroenterology

Use of Hocl Wound Cleanser and Hocl Hydrogel to Treat Complicated Inpatient Wounds

Introduction: Treating wounds in inpatients with complicated histories, such as dementia, obesity, and end-of-life health status, presents substantial and costly challenges. Cost-effectiv...

Vicki Fischenich , RN, MSN, GNP-BC, WCC;

Jean Achterberg ;

11/20/2019

Case Report and Brief Review

Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy-Related Inflammation: A Case of Unexpected Cognitive Recovery

10/25/2019

Christian Bergman , MD, CMD;

Hamid R. Okhravi , MD;

Authors present a case of probable CAA-ri and review the clinical presentation, diagnostic approach, and management with a focus on key clinical recommendations.

Authors present a case of...

10/25/2019

Annals of Long-Term Care

News

Is Migraine a Risk Factor for Alzheimer Disease?

09/05/2019

Authors of a new study determined whether a history of migraine is associated with dementia, including Alzheimer disease and vascular dementia.

Authors of a new study...

09/05/2019

Neurology

News

Dementia Risk Is Impacted by Hemoglobin Levels

08/01/2019

Researchers sought to determine the relationship between hemoglobin levels and the risk for developing dementia and AD.

Researchers sought to determine...

08/01/2019

Neurology

News

WHO Releases New Guidelines for the Reduction of Dementia Risk

05/16/2019

The World Health Organization has released new guidelines detailing specific interventions for the reduction of risk of cognitive decline and dementia.

The World Health Organization...

05/16/2019

Neurology

Conference Coverage

Dementia Risk Factors May Lie in the Gut

02/07/2019

In studying the population of bacteria and microbes in the intestines, researchers determined the effect of “bugs” on memory disorder.

In studying the population of...

02/07/2019

Neurology

Podcasts

Dr David Llewellyn on the Bias in Cognitive Assessments

02/04/2019

Dr David Llewellyn from the University of Exeter Medical School answers our questions about his research on dementia misclassification when using brief cognitive assessments.

Dr David Llewellyn from the...

02/04/2019

Neurology

News

New Guideline for Driving With Dementia

12/14/2018

How do you discuss the safety risks associated with driving with your patients with dementia or mild cognitive impairment? This new guideline can help you start the conversation.

How do you discuss the safety...

12/14/2018

Neurology