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Cholinesterase inhibitor drug use is associated with increased incidence of bradycardia.

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Pubmed Data : J Am Geriatr Soc. 2009 Nov;57(11):1997-2003. Epub 2009 Sep 28. PMID: 19793162

Article Published Date : Nov 01, 2009

Study Type : Meta Analysis

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Diseases : Alzheimer's Disease : CK(826) : AC(160), Bradycardia : CK(56) : AC(8), Dementia : CK(225) : AC(31)

Problem Substances : Cholinesterase Inhibitor Drugs : CK(135) : AC(9), Donepezil (trade name Aricept) : CK(89) : AC(8)

Ginkgo biloba appears more effective than placebo.

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Pubmed Data : BMC Geriatr. 2010 ;10:14. Epub 2010 Mar 17. PMID: 20236541

Article Published Date : Jan 01, 2010

Study Type : Meta Analysis

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Substances : Ginkgo biloba : CK(512) : AC(97)

Diseases : Dementia : CK(225) : AC(31)

Additional Keywords : Plant Extracts : CK(3572) : AC(1216)

Memantine does not appear to have proven benefit for mild to moderate alzheimer disease.

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Pubmed Data : Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2005(3):CD003154. Epub 2005 Jul 20. PMID: 16034889

Article Published Date : Jan 01, 2005

Study Type : Meta Analysis

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Diseases : Alzheimer's Disease : CK(826) : AC(160), Dementia : CK(225) : AC(31)

Problem Substances : Memantine : CK(42) : AC(3)

Vitamin D, cognition, and dementia: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

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Pubmed Data : Neurology. 2012 Sep 25 ;79(13):1397-405. PMID: 23008220

Article Published Date : Sep 24, 2012

Study Type : Meta Analysis

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Substances : Vitamin D : CK(1682) : AC(238)

Diseases : Alzheimer's Disease : CK(826) : AC(160), Dementia : CK(225) : AC(31), Dementia: Alzheimer Type : CK(1) : AC(1), Vitamin D Deficiency : CK(495) : AC(45)

Adherence to the Mediterranean may positively affect not only the risk of AD, but also of predementia syndromes and their progression to overt dementia.

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Pubmed Data : Expert Rev Neurother. 2011 May ;11(5):677-708. PMID: 21539488

Article Published Date : May 01, 2011

Study Type : Human Study

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Diseases : Aging: Brain : CK(1747) : AC(68), Dementia : CK(225) : AC(31)

Therapeutic Actions : Dietary Modification: Mediterranean Diet : CK(500) : AC(58)

An overdiagnosis of dementia occurs in 41% young patients according to this study.

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Pubmed Data : Dement Geriatr Cogn Disord. 2012 Nov 30 ;34(5-6):292-299. Epub 2012 Nov 30. PMID: 23208125

Article Published Date : Nov 29, 2012

Study Type : Human Study

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Diseases : Dementia : CK(225) : AC(31)

Anti Therapeutic Actions : Overdiagnosis : CK(10) : AC(1)

Animal-assisted therapy reduces agitated behaviors and improves social interactions in older adults with dementia.

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Pubmed Data : Am J Alzheimers Dis Other Demen. 2003 Nov-Dec;18(6):353-8. PMID: 14682084

Article Published Date : Nov 01, 2003

Study Type : Human Study

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Diseases : Dementia : CK(225) : AC(31)

Therapeutic Actions : Animal Therapy : CK(10) : AC(1)

Aromatherapy has a positive effect on dementia in patients with Alzheimer's disease.

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Pubmed Data : Psychogeriatrics. 2009 Dec ;9(4):173-9. PMID: 20377818

Article Published Date : Nov 30, 2009

Study Type : Human Study

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Substances : Lavender: Essential Oil : CK(12) : AC(2), Rosemary: Essential Oil : CK(10) : AC(1)

Diseases : Dementia : CK(225) : AC(31)

Therapeutic Actions : Aromatherapy : CK(371) : AC(37)

Curry consumption improves cognitive function in the elderly.

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Pubmed Data : Am J Epidemiol. 2006 Nov 1;164(9):898-906. Epub 2006 Jul 26. PMID: 16870699

Article Published Date : Nov 01, 2006

Study Type : Human Study

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Substances : Curcumin : CK(2910) : AC(1482), Curry Spice : CK(13) : AC(3)

Diseases : Dementia : CK(225) : AC(31)

Pharmacological Actions : Neuroprotective Agents : CK(962) : AC(480)

Dance therapy reduces agitation in patients with dementia.

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Pubmed Data : Nurs Times. 2009 Aug 4-17;105(30):19-22. PMID: 19736794

Study Type : Human Study

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Diseases : Anxiety Disorders : CK(659) : AC(82), Dementia : CK(225) : AC(31)

Therapeutic Actions : Dancing : CK(220) : AC(22)

Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol appears to be therapeutic for nighttime agitation in severe dementia.

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Pubmed Data : Psychopharmacology (Berl). 2006 May ;185(4):524-8. Epub 2006 Mar 7. PMID: 16521031

Article Published Date : Apr 30, 2006

Study Type : Human Study

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Substances : Delta-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) : CK(391) : AC(90)

Diseases : Dementia : CK(225) : AC(31), Sleep Disorders : CK(168) : AC(17)

Folic acid deficiency may play a key role in neurodegenerative disorders.

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Pubmed Data : Neurosci Lett. 2007 Jun 15;420(3):213-6. Epub 2007 May 3. PMID: 17532571

Article Published Date : Jun 15, 2007

Study Type : Human Study

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Substances : Folic Acid : CK(542) : AC(77)

Diseases : Alzheimer's Disease : CK(826) : AC(160), Dementia : CK(225) : AC(31), Lewy Body Disease : CK(10) : AC(1)

Gingko biloba compares favorably to the drug Aricept (donepezil) for the treatment of Alzheimer's dementia.

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Pubmed Data : Eur J Neurol. 2006 Sep;13(9):981-5. PMID: 16930364

Article Published Date : Sep 01, 2006

Study Type : Human Study

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Substances : Ginkgo biloba : CK(512) : AC(97), Piperidines : CK(45) : AC(17)

Diseases : Alzheimer's Disease : CK(826) : AC(160), Dementia : CK(225) : AC(31)

Additional Keywords : Donepezil Alternatives : CK(20) : AC(2), Natural Substances Versus Drugs : CK(988) : AC(165), Plant Extracts : CK(3572) : AC(1216)

Gingko biloba compares favorably to the drug donepezil in the treatment of dementia.

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Pubmed Data : Fortschr Neurol Psychiatr. 2009 Sep;77(9):494-506. Epub 2009 Jul 20. PMID: 19621278

Article Published Date : Sep 01, 2009

Study Type : Human Study

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Substances : Ginkgo biloba : CK(512) : AC(97)

Diseases : Dementia : CK(225) : AC(31)

Pharmacological Actions : Cardiovascular Agents : CK(50) : AC(10)

Additional Keywords : Donepezil Alternatives : CK(20) : AC(2), Natural Substances Versus Drugs : CK(988) : AC(165), Plant Extracts : CK(3572) : AC(1216)

Ginkgo biloba extract may improve dementia with neuropsychiatric features.

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Pubmed Data : J Neurol Sci. 2010 Sep 11. Epub 2010 Sep 11. PMID: 20837354

Article Published Date : Sep 11, 2010

Study Type : Human Study

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Substances : Ginkgo biloba : CK(512) : AC(97)

Diseases : Dementia : CK(225) : AC(31)

Ginkgo biloba improves cognitive functioning and behavioral symptoms in patients with age-associated cognitive impairment or dementia.

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Pubmed Data : Arzneimittelforschung. 2007;57(1):4-11. PMID: 17341003

Article Published Date : Jan 01, 2007

Study Type : Human Study

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Substances : Ginkgo biloba : CK(512) : AC(97)

Diseases : Aging: Brain : CK(1747) : AC(68), Cognitive Decline/Dysfunction : CK(522) : AC(87), Dementia : CK(225) : AC(31)

Lavender aromatherapy has a beneficial effect on emotions and aggressive behavior of elderly with dementia

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Pubmed Data : Taehan Kanho Hakhoe Chi. 2005 Apr;35(2):303-12. PMID: 15860944

Article Published Date : Apr 01, 2005

Study Type : Human Study

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Substances : Lavender : CK(318) : AC(33)

Diseases : Aggression : CK(143) : AC(15), Dementia : CK(225) : AC(31)

Therapeutic Actions : Aromatherapy : CK(371) : AC(37)

Lavender oil is effective in reducing challenging behaviours in individuals with dementia.

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Pubmed Data : BMC Geriatr. 2010 ;10:49. Epub 2010 Jul 22. PMID: 20649945

Article Published Date : Dec 31, 2009

Study Type : Human Study

Additional Links

Substances : Lavender: Essential Oil : CK(12) : AC(2)

Diseases : Dementia : CK(225) : AC(31)

Therapeutic Actions : Aromatherapy : CK(371) : AC(37)

Statin-associated adverse cognitive effects have been reported with 90% resolving after drug discontinuation.

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Pubmed Data : Pharmacotherapy. 2009 Jul ;29(7):800-11. PMID: 19558254

Article Published Date : Jul 01, 2009

Study Type : Human Study

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Diseases : Alzheimer's Disease : CK(826) : AC(160), Cognitive Decline/Dysfunction : CK(522) : AC(87), Dementia : CK(225) : AC(31), Memory Disorders : CK(221) : AC(67), Memory Loss : CK(113) : AC(32)

Problem Substances : Statin Drugs : CK(3969) : AC(465)

Adverse Pharmacological Actions : Neurotoxic : CK(1076) : AC(179)

Therapeutic touch significantly reduces stress-associated behavioral symptoms in subjects with dementia.

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Pubmed Data : Forsch Komplementmed. 2009 Jun;16(3):181-9. Epub 2009 Jun 5. PMID: 19657203

Article Published Date : Jun 01, 2009

Study Type : Human Study

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Diseases : Dementia : CK(225) : AC(31), Stress : CK(434) : AC(60)

Therapeutic Actions : Massage/Therapeutic Touch : CK(710) : AC(72)

Vitamin B12 deficiency may have therapeutic value in dementia patients by improving cognitive recovery.

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Pubmed Data : J Nutr Health Aging. 2002;6(4):254-60. PMID: 12486445

Article Published Date : Jan 01, 2002

Study Type : Human Study

Additional Links

Substances : Vitamin B-12 : CK(752) : AC(94)

Diseases : Dementia : CK(225) : AC(31), Vitamin B 12 Deficiency : CK(220) : AC(34)

Additional Keywords : Diseases that are Linked : CK(2122) : AC(270)

Donepezil-associated bradyarrhythmia in a patient with dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB) has been reported.

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Pubmed Data : Alzheimer Dis Assoc Disord. 2010 Apr-Jun;24(2):209-11. PMID: 20505440

Article Published Date : Apr 01, 2010

Study Type : Human: Case Report

Additional Links

Diseases : Bradycardia : CK(56) : AC(8), Dementia : CK(225) : AC(31), Dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB) : CK(3) : AC(1)

Problem Substances : Donepezil (trade name Aricept) : CK(89) : AC(8)

Curcumin has a protective effect against against intracerebral streptozotocin induced impairment in memory and cerebral blood flow.

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Pubmed Data : Life Sci. 2010 Jan 16;86(3-4):87-94. Epub 2009 Nov 17. PMID: 19925811

Article Published Date : Jan 16, 2010

Study Type : Animal Study

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Substances : Curcumin : CK(2910) : AC(1482)

Diseases : Dementia : CK(225) : AC(31), Memory Disorders : CK(221) : AC(67), Memory Disorders: Drug-Induced : CK(77) : AC(12), Oxidative Stress : CK(1945) : AC(710)

Pharmacological Actions : Neuroprotective Agents : CK(962) : AC(480)

Curcumin has beneficial effects in experimental dementia.

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Pubmed Data : Naunyn Schmiedebergs Arch Pharmacol. 2010 Jun;381(6):529-39. Epub 2010 Apr 6. PMID: 20369229

Article Published Date : Jun 01, 2010

Study Type : Animal Study

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Substances : Curcumin : CK(2910) : AC(1482)

Diseases : Dementia : CK(225) : AC(31), Memory Disorders : CK(221) : AC(67), Oxidative Stress : CK(1945) : AC(710)

Pharmacological Actions : Neuroprotective Agents : CK(962) : AC(480)

Curcumin's neuroprotective properties may be due to its anticholinesterase, antioxidant activity and brain insulin receptor modulating activities.

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Pubmed Data : Pharmacol Res. 2010 Mar;61(3):247-52. Epub 2009 Dec 21. PMID: 20026275

Article Published Date : Mar 01, 2010

Study Type : Animal Study

Additional Links

Substances : Curcumin : CK(2910) : AC(1482)

Diseases : Dementia : CK(225) : AC(31), Memory Disorders : CK(221) : AC(67)

Pharmacological Actions : Antioxidants : CK(3653) : AC(1318), Cholinesterase Inhibitors : CK(5) : AC(4), Insulin Receptor Modulator : CK(12) : AC(2)

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