Publications by authors named "D J Oliver"
Background: Within the dementia space, many caregivers lack understanding of hospice care and may not be well prepared for transition to hospice. Nonetheless, few studies have explored hospice transition specifically from the perspective of caregivers for persons with dementia and how it impacts their mental health. In this study, we aimed to examine caregivers' mental health indicators and their correlation structure based on the timing of hospice transition.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: There are 55 million persons living with dementia (PLwD) today, projected to 139 million by 2050. As they progress towards dementia's advanced stages, hospice care becomes crucial to manage their symptoms and the caregiver burden. Solo family caregivers, particularly lacking in social support, are vulnerable to deteriorating physical and mental well-being.
View Article and Find Full Text PDF: Cannabidiol (CBD) is an approved treatment for childhood epilepsies and a candidate treatment for several other CNS disorders. However, it has poor oral bioavailability. We investigated the effect of a novel lipid formulation on its absorption in humans and on its tissue distribution in mice.
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- Abruptly stopping heavy cannabis use can lead to withdrawal symptoms like irritability, anxiety, insomnia, and in some cases, trigger acute psychosis.
- A systematic review and a comprehensive analysis of psychiatric records identified a total of 112 individuals whose first episodes of psychosis were linked to cannabis withdrawal.
- Continued cannabis use after experiencing a psychotic episode significantly increases the risk of relapse compared to individuals who choose to abstain.