The Cornell Scale for Depression in Dementia (CSDD) is only marginally sensitive for diagnosing depression in patients with dementia, with a positive likelihood ratio (LR+) of 1.6. The Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS-30) correlates moderately with the CSDD in patients with mild cognitive impair...
The purpose of this study is to evaluate empirical criticism of the psychometric properties of the Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HDRS) by undertaking an "internal construct validity" evaluation. Individual symptom responses for the HDRS were obtained from 370 patients meeting Research Diagnostic ...
We look at four factors that caused the worst economic downturn since the Great Depression. One key lesson from the efficient market hypothesis is that you're unlikely to gain an advantage in the market by finding information that isn't priced in. Instead, you're better off considering what ...
Geriatricians are trained to check your mood and symptoms of depression. Cardiovascular disease Heart disease is the leading cause of death and a major cause of morbidity, especially in older adults. Geriatric doctors see many people with heart disease or who have already had a stroke or heart...
An Arabic Version of the Geriatric Depression Scale (30 Items): Psychometric Properties and Some Findings in a Lebanese Elderly Sample. Psychopathology 2018 Hill A, Nesterova E, Lomivorotov V, Efremov S, Goetzenich A, et al. Current Evidence about Nutrition Support in Cardiac Surgery Patients—...
Although it is possible that depression burden would have gone up without this increase in treatment, stable prevalence rates suggest a limited impact of treatment at the population level. These findings also raise the question: what is needed to reduce the depression burden in the near future?
A total of 250 ALFA+ participants that completed the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) in the assessment battery were included in the current study. As described below, participants had clinical data (SCD and HADS assessments) and Aβ PET data (N = 205) acquired during the pre-...
Addiction is often seen as a hopeless descent into darkness, but many people find their way back to the light. Every story of recovery is a powerful reminder that healing is possible, even after years of struggle. These stories of hope and transformation not only inspire others battling ...
A need is something your customers cannot live without, while a want is often a more desirable option to fulfilling that need. Both check the box for desirability, but a product that fulfills someone’s need is far more valuable than something someone wants or is “nice to have.”...
Is a full-body MRI worth it? Learn about the benefits and risks to make an informed decision. Claire WoltersandJoseph EbingerApril 8, 2025 Basics of Medicare Confused about Medicare? We’ll break down all of the parts, what coverage may be best for you and how to enroll. ...