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Alzheimers Dement
December 2024
Seoul National University, Seoul, Seoul, Korea, Republic of (South).
Background: Wandering is a common issue among individuals living with dementia. This behavior often leads to increased worry for family caregivers, as those with dementia are at a heightened risk of becoming lost. Location-tracking devices have potential as effective tools for providing independence to individuals living with dementia while reducing the risk of them getting lost.
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December 2024
Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, OR, USA.
Background: Persons with cognitive impairment may experience difficulties with language and cognition that interfere with their ability to make and communicate decisions. We developed an online visual tool to facilitate conversations about their preferences concerning supportive care.
Methods: We conducted Zoom interviews with persons with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and mild to moderate dementia, using storytelling and a virtual tool designed to facilitate discussion.
Alzheimers Dement
December 2024
Lighthouse Health, Inc., New Rochelle, NY, USA.
Japan's aging demographic is witnessing a sharp rise in dementia cases, projected to reach 7.3 million by 2025 and 9.66 million by 2045.
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December 2024
Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, OR, USA.
Background: Persons with cognitive impairment may experience difficulties with language and cognition that interfere with their ability to make and communicate decisions. We developed an online visual tool to facilitate conversations about their preferences concerning supportive care.
Methods: We conducted Zoom interviews with persons with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and mild to moderate dementia, using storytelling and a virtual tool designed to facilitate discussion.
Mini Rev Med Chem
January 2025
University of Bucharest, Faculty of Biology, DAFAB Department, Splaiul Independentei 91-95, Bucharest, R-050095, Romania.
The use of biomaterials in treating and managing chronic wounds represents a significant challenge in global healthcare due to the complex nature of these wounds, which are slow to heal and can lead to complications such as frequent infections and diminished quality of life for patients. Chronic wounds, which can arise from conditions like diabetes, poor circulation, and pressure sores, pose distinct challenges in wound care, necessitating the development of specialized dressings. The pathophysiology of chronic wounds is thoroughly examined in this article, with particular attention paid to the cellular and molecular defects at work and the therapeutic guidelines.
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