Research Summaries

Technology
Technology
01/10/2017
A recent study examined the utility, feasibility, and safety of tablets as a tool for managing agitation in patients with dementia.
01/10/2017
Dementia
Dementia
12/22/2016
A new study examined the short-term benefits of occupational therapy in patients with dementia.
12/22/2016
Dementia
Dementia
12/21/2016
Noting that the link between sauna bathing and dementia risk had not been previously assessed, researchers studied the effects of sauna bathing on the risk of Alzheimer disease as well as other forms of...
12/21/2016
Dementia
Dementia
12/15/2016
In a recent meta-analysis, researchers examined the connection between renal failure and cognitive impairment and dementia.
12/15/2016
Dementia
Dementia
12/09/2016
New research designed to predict dementia in patients shows promise for identifying individuals who are at risk of developing dementia.
12/09/2016
Dementia
Dementia
12/05/2016
A recent study examined whether inequalities existed in the quality or quantity of healthcare received by individuals with dementia.
12/05/2016
Dementia
Dementia
11/11/2015
The potential relevance of changes in sense of humor in predicting risk of dementia was explored in a recent study.
11/11/2015
Dementia
Dementia
10/26/2015
Researchers have developed a fast, easy test for the diagnosis of a common but difficult-to-diagnose form of dementia known as Lewy Body disease.
10/26/2015
Dementia
Dementia
09/23/2015
A recent study examined whether having multiple chronic conditions could increase the risk of mild cognitive impairment or dementia.
09/23/2015
Dementia
Dementia
09/04/2015
Recent research examined the effects of warfarin treatment on the risk of developing dementia in patients with atrial fibrillation.
09/04/2015