Dementia encompasses a range of neurodegenerative conditions that impair memory, cognition, and daily functioning. As the global population ages, understanding dementia’s nuances becomes increasingly vital. The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry offers comprehensive insights into dementia, from early diagnosis to therapeutic interventions. Our expert editors curate content that is evidence-based and holistic, ensuring that psychiatrists are well-equipped to support individuals with dementia and their caregivers.
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Original Research
THC for Neuropsychiatric Symptoms of Dementia
September 18, 2023
Neuropsychiatric symptoms (NPS) in dementia are challenging to manage, and available treatments have a significant side effect profile. This study evaluated the effectiveness of dispensary-obtained tetrahydrocannabinol for patients with...
Clinical and Practical Psychopharmacology
Using Percentiles to Understand Standardized Mean Difference as a Measure of Effect Size
August 7, 2023
Chittaranjan Andrade, MD, explains the use of SMDs as a measure of effect size. A recent meta-analysis of the effect of ChEIs on hallucinations and delusions in Alzheimer and...
Recent PCC Articles on Dementia
Rounds in the General Hospital
Mild Cognitive Impairment and Early Alzheimer’s Disease Management and the Role of New Treatments
November 28, 2023
Monoclonal antibodies have shown some promise for slowing cognitive decline and adverse brain changes in mild cognitive impairment and early Alzheimer’s disease, though risks and anticipated benefits will be...