Nervous system diseases
Research has explored the experiences of individuals living with dementia regarding voluntary assisted dying (VAD). The study, conducted by researchers at Charles Sturt University, aimed to capture the perspectives of people with dementia on VAD-related needs and preferences. Thirty-six participants living with dementia in Australia self-selected to participate in an
Nervous system diseases
A study published in the journal Palliative and Supportive Care found that more than one in four patient's medical records of dementia patients who presented to the Emergency Department within the last 7 days of their lives made no explicit reference to the identification of last days of
Nervous system diseases
A study published in Pediatrics International has found that musical interventions can lead to a decline in heart rate, reduced procedural pain, and increased comfort in critically ill children in the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU). The systematic review, conducted by researchers at Thammasat University Hospital, analyzed seven studies and
Nervous system diseases
Recent research has shed light on the concerns among former athletes about the link between head injury and dementia. Neurologists are increasingly assessing ex-contact sports athletes with cognitive and behavioral issues following repetitive head impacts and traumatic brain injury. A team from Imperial College London has developed a practical framework
Medical research
A new study has shed light on autoimmune encephalitis, specifically focusing on G-Aminobutyric acid B receptor (GABAR)-IgG, an intermediate-risk paraneoplastic autoantibody often associated with seizures. Researchers at the University of Alberta have investigated the clinical and oncological features of GABAR-IgG autoimmune encephalitis and developed a novel diagnostic assay, live-cell
Medical research
Researchers in Japan have made significant discoveries regarding central venous pressure (CVP) dynamics in neonates with hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE), a condition that affects brain health. The study, conducted at Kagoshima City Hospital, aimed to evaluate CVP under various conditions, including high mean airway pressure (MAP), persistent pulmonary hypertension of the
Mental health
A new study published in Aging & Mental Health has investigated the knowledge, practices, and perceptions of General Practitioners (GPs) regarding early diagnosis and management of dementia in urban and rural areas of Kazakhstan. The research, led by the Public Health Department, found significant disparities in GPs' training and
Mental health
Researchers at the University of Southern Maine have conducted a pioneering study on the effectiveness of simulation-based dementia education in enhancing empathy in healthcare students. This comprehensive investigation, published in the Journal of Gerontological Nursing, concludes that experiential learning is vital in preparing future healthcare professionals to address the growing
Medical research
A recent study published in the Journal of Applied Gerontology has shed light on the challenges of recruiting sexual and gender minority (SGM) older adults into research on dementia. The study, conducted by researchers at the University of Minnesota, aimed to identify barriers and facilitators to recruiting SGM older adults
Mental health
As researchers from Purdue University have found, nursing home residents with dementia exhibit a range of care trajectories, from early mortality to sustained community living. A study of 9,853 dual-eligible older adults admitted to Minnesota nursing homes between 2015 and 2020 identified four distinct trajectories, each with unique characteristics
Mental health
A newly published study has provided insights into the implementation and evaluation of the ABC Community program, a community-based and telephonically administered version of the Aging Brain Care model. The program aimed to reduce the burden of dementia symptoms and improve the quality of life and stress of informal caregivers.
Medical research
Research has shown that the quality of end-of-life (EOL) care for people with dementia has improved in the Netherlands over the past 18 years. According to a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Directors Association, family ratings of EOL care increased significantly, with an estimated 34.4
