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Source: Psychogeriatrics - November 24, 2016 Category: Geriatrics Tags: ISSUE INFORMATION Source Type: research
The usefulness of combined brain perfusion single ‐photon emission computed tomography, Dopamine‐transporter single‐photon emission computed tomography, and 123I‐metaiodobenzylguanidine myocardial scintigraphy for the diagnosis of dementia with Lewy bodies
ConclusionsIn terms of stand‐alone diagnostic means, priority should be placed on MIBG scintigraphy or DAT‐SPECT for the diagnosis of DLB. However, our results suggest that the combination of bp‐SPECT, MIBG scintigraphy, and DAT‐SPECT increased the accuracy of the clinical diagnosis of DLB. (Source: Psychogeriatrics)
Source: Psychogeriatrics - October 31, 2016 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Seiju Kobayashi, Kanae Makino, Shigeki Hatakeyama, Takao Ishii, Masaru Tateno, Tomo Iwamoto, Hanako Tsujino, Kazuhito Kawasaki, Kouhei Mikuni, Wataru Ukai, Tomonori Murayama, Eri Hashimoto, Kumiko Utsumi, Chiaki Kawanishi Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Psychiatric symptomatology after delirium: a systematic review
Delirium is an acute and usually transient severe neuropsychiatric syndrome associated with significant long‐term physical morbidity. However, its chronic psychiatric sequelae remain poorly characterized. To investigate the prevalence of psychiatric symptoms, namely anxiety, depressive, and post‐traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms after delirium, a systematic literature search of MEDLINE, EMBASE and PsycINFO databases was performed independently by two authors in March 2016. Bibliographies were hand‐searched, and a forward‐ and backward‐citation search using Web of Science was performed for all included stu...
Source: Psychogeriatrics - October 31, 2016 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Clare Langan, Deep P. Sarode, Tom C. Russ, Susan D. Shenkin, Alan Carson, Alasdair M.J. Maclullich Tags: Review Article Source Type: research
Valproate ‐induced encephalopathy in a comorbid elderly woman
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Source: Psychogeriatrics - October 31, 2016 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Federica Gandolfo, Maria N. Parodi, Giovanni P. Corsini, Patrizio Odetti, Gianluca Serafini, Fiammetta Monacelli Tags: Psychogeriatric Note Source Type: research
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Source: Psychogeriatrics - September 7, 2016 Category: Geriatrics Tags: ISSUE INFORMATION Source Type: research
Reliability and validity of the Japanese version of the caregiver self ‐efficacy scale around driving cessation of family members suffering from dementia
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Source: Psychogeriatrics - August 31, 2016 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Yumiko Arai, Naoto Kamimura Tags: Psychogeriatric Note Source Type: research
Comparison between group and personal rehabilitation for dementia in a geriatric health service facility: single ‐blinded randomized controlled study
ConclusionsGroup rehabilitation for dementia is more effective for improving cognitive function and global severity of dementia than personal rehabilitation in Roken. (Source: Psychogeriatrics)
Source: Psychogeriatrics - August 31, 2016 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Shigeya Tanaka, Shin Honda, Hajime Nakano, Yuko Sato, Kazufumi Araya, Haruyasu Yamaguchi Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Cognitive –behavioural treatment for depression in Alzheimer's disease patients: a case study
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Source: Psychogeriatrics - July 12, 2016 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Jos é María García‐Alberca Tags: Psychogeriatric Note Source Type: research
A patient with schizophrenia presenting with post ‐lobotomy catatonia treated with olanzapine: a case report
A 79‐year‐old Japanese woman with schizophrenia was hospitalized because of idiopathic duodenal stenosis. Three days after discontinuing ingestion, including the administration of psychotropic drugs, the patient demonstrated incoherent behaviour and strong general muscle tension, and was unable to engage in conversation. Computed tomography indicated bilateral regions of low density in the frontal lobes, subsequent to which she was diagnosed with post‐lobotomy catatonia. Administration of olanzapine (10 mg/day) improved the patient's condition within a short period. Previous studies have demonstrated an association...
Source: Psychogeriatrics - July 12, 2016 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Ryo Kumagai, Maiko Kitazawa, Yoshiro Ishibiki, Kenji Narumi, Yosuke Ichimiya Tags: Psychogeriatric Note Source Type: research
An autopsy case of a centenarian with the pathology of senile dementia of the neurofibrillary tangle type
A Japanese woman showed slowly progressive memory disturbance since the age of 85 years. Later, disorientation gradually appeared. Head computed tomography revealed severe hippocampal atrophy, particularly in the posterior portion, and lateral ventricular dilatation, particularly in the inferior horn at the age of 99 years. The amygdala was relatively preserved from atrophy, and atrophy of the frontal lobe was relatively mild for her age. Apolipoprotein E gene analysis showed the ε3 homozygous phenotype. The woman died at the age of 101 years, and her clinical diagnosis was mild Alzheimer's disease. No apparent behavioura...
Source: Psychogeriatrics - July 12, 2016 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Yasushi Iwasaki, Akira Deguchi, Keiko Mori, Masumi Ito, Maya Mimuro, Mari Yoshida Tags: Case Report Source Type: research
Neuropsychiatric symptoms in dementia may predict caregiver burden: a Sicilian exploratory study
ConclusionOur results revealed that demented patients' behavioural problems are related to the level of caregiver burden and distress. Further investigations are needed to differentiate the present findings among dementia subtypes and to better evaluate the effect of caregivers' personal characteristics on their own burden. (Source: Psychogeriatrics)
Source: Psychogeriatrics - July 12, 2016 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Michele Torrisi, Maria C. De Cola, Angela Marra, Rosaria De Luca, Placido Bramanti, Rocco S. Calabrò Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Does cognitive decline decrease health utility value in older adult patients with cancer?
ConclusionsCognitive decline may be involved in decreased health utility value in older adult patients with cancer. However, this effect does not seem to be independent, and the patient's physical condition may be a relevant confounding factor. (Source: Psychogeriatrics)
Source: Psychogeriatrics - July 12, 2016 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Tatsuo Akechi, Sayo Aiki, Koji Sugano, Megumi Uchida, Atsuro Yamada, Hirokazu Komatsu, Takashi Ishida, Shigeru Kusumoto, Shinsuke Iida, Toru Okuyama Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Cognitive–behavioural treatment for depression in Alzheimer's disease patients: a case study
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Source: Psychogeriatrics - July 12, 2016 Category: Geriatrics Authors: José María García‐Alberca Tags: Psychogeriatric Note Source Type: research
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Source: Psychogeriatrics - July 3, 2016 Category: Geriatrics Tags: ISSUE INFORMATION Source Type: research
Improved learning of sequential behaviour during cane gait training or stair climbing after femoral neck fracture: an implication for donepezil for very mild Alzheimer's disease
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Source: Psychogeriatrics - June 30, 2016 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Keiichi Kumai, Kei Nakamura, Kenichi Meguro Tags: Psychogeriatric Note Source Type: research
