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Translations of a Collection of Norwegian Dementia-Related Systematic Reviews (NIPH / JAMA Network Open)

Posted on January 18, 2018 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary The Norwegian Directorate of Health commissioned the Norwegian Institute of Public Health (NIPH) to produce a series of evidence reviews – dating back to 2014 (and earlier) – with a view to the development of national evidence-based guidelines. These … Continue reading →

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Identification of Potentially Inappropriate Prescribing in Advanced Dementia (BMC Geriatrics)

Posted on July 25, 2016 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary The authors of this systematic review investigate systems for identifying potentially inappropriate prescribing in advanced dementia. Full Text Link Reference Disalvo, D. Luckett, T. [and] Agar, M. [et al] (2016). Systems to identify potentially inappropriate prescribing in people with … Continue reading →

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Review of Interventions Which May Potentially Delay Functional Decline in Persons With Dementia (BMJ Open)

Posted on April 30, 2016 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary The authors examined 23 systematic reviews about the benefits of non-pharmacological, pharmacological and alternative therapies on activities of daily living (ADL) in people with dementia. Interventions thought to be effective (based on evidence sometimes judged to be “low quality”) … Continue reading →

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Mediterranean Diet Combats Obesity: Further Evidence of Wider Health Benefits (BBC News / PMJ)

Posted on November 17, 2014 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary A review of the state of medical knowledge on obesity reduction indicates that a Mediterranean diet is more effective than low-fat diets for sustained weight loss. Such diets – which feature consumption of fruit, vegetables, nuts and olive oil … Continue reading →

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Conflicts of Interest at NICE? (BBC News)

Posted on October 22, 2014 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary Doctors and researchers have written to MPs on the Health Select Committee, expressing concern about potential conflicts of interest at National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) regarding medicines recommendations. This debate appears to have arisen, in particular, … Continue reading →

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Reducing Dementia Risk Factors: World Alzheimer Report 2014 (ADI / Department of Health / Dementia Challenge / World Dementia Council)

Posted on September 19, 2014 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary Alzheimer’s Disease International (ADI) has published the World Alzheimer Report 2014, entitled “Dementia and Risk Reduction: An analysis of protective and modifiable factors” which examines the evidence on modifiable risk factors for dementia. It shows that dementia risks can … Continue reading →

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Recent Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses on Epidemiological Studies, Risk Factors and Prevention

Posted on August 23, 2014 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Some of the following articles may (depending on local circumstances) be available freely where indicated below. Access to the full-text of the other articles will require a suitable Athens password, a journal subscription or payment. The Bibliographic Citations Henderson, VW. … Continue reading →

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Identification of Potentially Inappropriate Prescribing in Advanced Dementia (BMC Geriatrics)

Review of Interventions Which May Potentially Delay Functional Decline in Persons With Dementia (BMJ Open)

Mediterranean Diet Combats Obesity: Further Evidence of Wider Health Benefits (BBC News / PMJ)

Conflicts of Interest at NICE? (BBC News)

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