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ICMR launches MUDRA Toolbox for dementia patients in 5 Indian languages
Updated : 4 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], October 6 (ANI): The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) on Wednesday released the Multilingual Dementia Research and Assessment (MUDRA) Toolbox in five Indian languages - Hindi, Bengali, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam.
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Continuity of nursing care improves outcomes of dementia patients: Study
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
Washington [US], June 28 (ANI): People with dementia receiving home health care visits are less likely to be readmitted to the hospital when there is consistency in nursing staff, according to a new study by researchers in New York University- Rory Meyers College of Nursing.
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Z-drugs can increase risk of stroke, fractures among dementia patients
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington [US], December 6 (ANI): In a novel study, researchers suggest that strong sleeping pills known as 'Z-drugs' are linked with an increased risk of falls, fractures, and stroke among people with dementia.
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New research sheds light on threats of Z-drugs for dementia patients
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington [US], November 28 (ANI): According to research from the University of East Anglia, strong sleeping pills known as 'Z-drugs' are linked with an increased risk of falls, fractures, and stroke among people with dementia.
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Study sheds light on danger of Z-drugs for dementia patients
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington [US], November 24 (ANI): Strong sleeping pills known as 'Z-drugs' are linked with an increased risk of falls, fractures, and stroke among people with dementia - according to research from the University of East Anglia.
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Dementia drug prescriptions reflect racial disparities: UK Study
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
London [UK], Jan 25 (ANI): A recent study has pointed towards the presence of racial disparities in the medical care provided to dementia patients.
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Swedish Queen visits AIIIMS Delhi as institute signs MOI to set up healthc
Updated : 6 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Dec 3 (ANI): Swedish Queen Silvia visited the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) here on Tuesday and interacted with doctors to understand the treatment provided to the dementia patients admitted at the apex medical institute.
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In AIIMS, Sweden's Queen discusses quality life for dementia patients
Updated : 6 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Dec 3 (ANI): Queen Silvia of Sweden on Tuesday held a panel discussion with the Director of All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Prof. Randeep Guleria, here and focused on the importance of training to ensure the quality of life for people with dementia.
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Losing sleep caring for Dementia patients can affect health: study
Updated : 6 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Aug 24 (ANI): While dementia patients need a caregiver to look after them, a new study has found that these carers are losing their sleep while caring for their clients.
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Use of statins decreases mortality, stroke in dementia patients
Updated : 6 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], July 1 (ANI): The use of statins in dementia patients is significantly linked to reduced mortality and stroke risks among the patients, new research shows.
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Moments of clarity in dementia patients not always a good sign
Updated : 6 years, 9 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], June 30 (ANI): People who lose their memory to the ravages of dementia can one day suddenly wake up exhibiting surprisingly normal behaviour, but according to recent findings, this is not necessarily a positive sign.
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Caregivers of dementia patients can benefit from Virtual Reality
Updated : 6 years, 9 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], June 14 (ANI): Cases of dementia in care homes are on a rise, but carers are often associated with a lack of empathy towards their patients.
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