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Alzheimers Dement
December 2024
Universidad Simón Bolívar, Barranquilla, Colombia.
Background: Cognitive impairment (CI) encompasses a wide range of symptoms and signs associated with a progressive decline in cognitive functions, which adversely affect the quality of life and autonomy of patients. Indigenous communities have been found to have a higher prevalence of CI and dementia. However, there is limited knowledge regarding the prevalence of CI in ethnically diverse populations, such as the Wayuu indigenous community.
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December 2024
Chung-Ang University, Seoul, Seoul, Korea, Republic of (South).
Background: Long-term care hospitals are the main healthcare setting for the growing population with dementia in South Korea. Despite various deficiencies (e.g.
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December 2024
Neurology, University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, WI, USA.
Background: Integrating blood biomarker testing for Alzheimer's Disease (AD) into clinical practice has the potential to transform AD care by enabling broadly accessible and accurate diagnosis, more precise prognostication, and timely initiation of disease-modifying therapy. While there are several scientific challenges to implementing blood biomarkers (e.g.
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December 2024
Chungnam National University, College of Nursing, Daejeon, Korea, Republic of (South).
Background: Older adults in rural areas often face the challenge of managing their health decisions due to limited access to medical services. Cognitive function, particularly the awareness and assessment of one's memory abilities, plays a significant role in the decision-making process. This study investigates the relationship between subjective memory ability and health-related decision-making among older adults in rural areas.
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December 2024
Premedical Science, College of Medicine, Chosun University, Gwangju, Korea, Republic of (South).
Background: Boosting shared decision-making (SDM) for individuals with dementia is a critical aspect of patient-centered care. This collaborative approach respects the autonomy and dignity of patients, even when they face challenges in communication or decision-making due to their medical condition. Understanding patients' values and preferences may be central to a successful SDM process.
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