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Vascular contributions to cognitive impairment and dementia (VCID): A report from the 2018 National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute and National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke Workshop.
This report summarizes the discussion and recommendations from a working group convened by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute and the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke to evaluate the state of the field in VCID research, identify research priorities, and foster collaborations. As discussed in this report, advances in understanding the biological mechanisms of VCID across the wide spectrum of pathologies, chronic systemic comorbidities, and other risk factors may lead to potential prevention and new treatment strategies to decrease the burden of dementia. Better understanding of the social d...
Source: The Journal of Alzheimers Association - October 9, 2020 Category: Psychiatry Tags: Alzheimers Dement Source Type: research

More Research Is Needed on Lifestyle Behaviors That Influence Progression of Parkinson's Disease
This article highlights some of these challenges in the design of lifestyle studies in PD, and suggests a more coordinated international effort is required, including ongoing longitudinal observational studies. In combination with pharmaceutical treatments, healthy lifestyle behaviors may slow the progression of PD, empower patients, and reduce disease burden. For optimal care of people with PD, it is important to close this gap in current knowledge and discover whether such associations exist. Introduction Parkinson's disease (PD) is an age-related complex progressive neurodegenerative disorder, with key p...
Source: Frontiers in Neurology - April 29, 2019 Category: Neurology Source Type: research

A Post-hoc Study of D-Amino Acid Oxidase in Blood as an Indicator of Post-stroke Dementia
In conclusion, our data support that plasma DAO levels were increased in PSD patients and correlated with brain WMH, independent of age, gender, hypertension, and renal function. Plasma DAO levels may therefore aid in PSD diagnosis. Introduction Stroke is a risk factor for both vascular dementia and Alzheimer's disease (1, 2). Functional recovery develops over the course of 26 weeks after a stroke (3), but the survivors are often left with disabilities. In addition to the sequelae of acute neuronal damage, the 1-year post-stroke dementia (PSD) rates after first-ever and recurrent stroke are ~10 and 30...
Source: Frontiers in Neurology - April 25, 2019 Category: Neurology Source Type: research

Innovation of the governance of integrated care
Aim: Interest in integrated care is growing. This is reflected in the rising numbers of scientific publications, IJIC ’s increased impact factor and the increasing number of participants at IFIC’s international conferences. It is stimulating to see that organizations like the World Health Organisation are developing conceptual frameworks that embrace integrated care [1,2]. At the same time we know that integrat ed care does not become reality automatically; it takes a long timeframe. That can be conflicting with ambitions like ‘implementing good practices as fast as possible’ and with the pressure to deliver result...
Source: International Journal of Integrated Care - October 23, 2018 Category: Nursing Source Type: research

Academy of Laser Dentistry Now Accepting Applications for 2019 Seidner Student Scholarship Program
Coral Springs, FL – July 17, 2018 –The Academy of Laser Dentistry (ALD) the only independent and unbiased non-profit association dedicated to improving patient care with the proper use of laser technology, is now accepting applications for theDr. Eugene M. Seidner Student Scholarship Program. Named in the memory of Dr. Seidner, a laser dentistry pioneer who also served as ALD president 1996-1997, three recipients will be honored during the ALD ’s 26th Anniversary Conference& Exhibition,April 4-6th at the Hilton Anatole in Dallas, Texas.According to ALD executive director Gail Siminovsky, CAE, “The ALD is v...
Source: Dental Technology Blog - July 25, 2018 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news

Cognitive Deficits of Large-Vessel and Small-Vessel Vascular Dementia (P6.238)
CONCLUSIONS: Patients with small-vessel VaD are more impaired than patients with large-vessel VaD in the patterns of cognitive deficits. Small-vessel VaD may contribute to cognitive decline by affecting language, visuospatial function and frontal/executive function.Study Supported by:Disclosure: Dr. Na has nothing to disclose. Dr. Yoo has nothing to disclose.
Source: Neurology - April 9, 2014 Category: Neurology Authors: Na, J.-Y., Yoo, B.-G. Tags: Aging, Dementia, and Cognitive and Behavioral Neurology: Memory Source Type: research

The NINDS-Canadian stroke network vascular cognitive impairment neuropsychology protocols in Chinese
Conclusions The Chinese NINDS-CSN VCI protocols are valid and reliable for cognitive assessment in Chinese patients with mild stroke.
Source: Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Psychiatry - April 8, 2013 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Wong, A., Xiong, Y.-y., Wang, D., Lin, S., Chu, W. W. C., Kwan, P. W. K., Nyenhuis, D., Black, S. E., Wong, K. S. L., Mok, V. Tags: Dementia, Stroke, Memory disorders (psychiatry) Cognition Source Type: research