Original Article

Increased Prevalence in Alzheimer Disease in the Northeast Tennessee Region of the United States

Objectives: This study describes the changes in prevalence odds ratios (PORs) for Alzheimer disease (AD) in the northeast Tennessee region (NTR) during a 3-year period, describes the statistical assessment process, and critically assesses the database from which the statistical association was derived. The article also examines several beliefs pertinent to…

Posted in: Alzheimer disease 3 Appalachia 18 barriers 3 prevalence 15

Review Article

Complementary and Integrative Approaches to Dementia

This is a review that evaluates complementary and alternative approaches to dementia and places them into an integrative framework. While many therapies in popular use have yet to be supported by “best-evidence” trials or meta-analysis, conventional treatments for dementia are clearly suboptimal. This encourages both health care providers and patients’…

Posted in: alternative medicine 3 Alzheimer disease 3 complementary medicine 3 dementia 3 integrative medicine 4 mind-body therapies 2

Review Article

Treatments for Alzheimer Disease

As our population ages, the incidence and prevalence of Alzheimer disease (AD) will increase dramatically. A number of therapies have been investigated for the treatment and prevention of AD. Clinicians should be prepared to provide evidence-based answers to inquiries regarding AD treatment. There is insufficient evidence to recommend ginkgo biloba,…

Posted in: Alzheimer disease 3 Treatment 22
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