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Effects of a Multicomponent Intervention for Older Adults at Risk of Dementia
Original Research

May 13, 2024

This randomized controlled trial of cognitive training plus lifestyle guidance demonstrated improved cognitive function in community-dwelling older adults at risk of dementia.
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THC for Neuropsychiatric Symptoms of Dementia
Original Research

September 18, 2023

Neuropsychiatric symptoms (NPS) in dementia are challenging to manage, and available treatments have a significant side effect profile. This study evaluated the effectiveness of dispensary-obtained tetrahydrocannabinol for patients with...
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Delirium and Mortality in COVID-19 Patients
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August 21, 2023

COVID-19 patients with early onset delirium had a 2-fold increased mortality risk—both in-hospital and after discharge—than those without delirium.
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Social Support and Symptoms of PTSD
Original Research

May 29, 2023

Social support affects the development and persistence of PTSD. A sense of belongingness to family and/or friends was associated with fewer PTSD symptoms in older adults.
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Young-Adult Social Outcomes of ADHD
Original Research

January 25, 2023

ADHD that persisted into young-adulthood was associated with poorer outcomes in terms of education, employment, and emotional support.
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Remission of Psychotic Late-Life Depression Following ECT
Original Research

August 10, 2022

In this study, ECT was associated with a significantly higher remission rate in psychotic versus nonpsychotic late-life depression.
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Treatment Resistance in Late-Onset MDD
Original Research

March 23, 2022

This study investigated the association of physical versus psychiatric comorbidities with treatment resistance in older people with late-onset major depressive disorder.
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Cognitive Trajectories of MBI
Original Research

March 16, 2022

The diagnostic construct of mild behavioral impairment (MBI), proposed to identify an at-risk group for dementia, has been studied mostly in Western populations. This study investigated the epidemiologic characteristics...
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Hallucinations and Delusions With Dementia in LTC
Narrative Review

March 7, 2022

This narrative review addresses barriers to diagnosing dementia-related psychosis, outlines the prevalence and presentation of psychosis among dementia types, and reviews current practices for treating dementia-related psychosis in long-term...
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Original Research

October 26, 2021

Alopecia areata (AA) shares a similar inflammatory signature with dementia, and AA’s negative psychosocial impact may lead to poor social engagement, a risk factor for dementia. This nationwide cohort...
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Original Research

August 3, 2021

Amyloid load can impact cognitive decline in older adults, but does it affect depressive symptoms, and if so, which ones? This 3-year study provides some answers.
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Original Research

May 11, 2021

Case reports suggest a link between obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and dementia, but this association has received little research. The current study investigated dementia risk among OCD patients using a...
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