International Psychogeriatrics

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Cholinesterase inhibitors for delirium: what is the evidence?

N. Mukadam, C. W. Ritchie and E. L. Sampson

International Psychogeriatrics, Volume 20, Issue 02, April 2008, pp 209-218

doi:10.1017/S1041610207006205 (About doi), Published Online by Cambridge University Press 21 Sep 2007

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INTRODUCTION

The 2007 International Psychogeriatric Association (IPA) Research Awards in Psychogeriatrics

David Ames

International Psychogeriatrics, Volume 20, Issue 02, April 2008, pp 219-220

doi:10.1017/S1041610207006539 (About doi), Published Online by Cambridge University Press 06 Dec 2007

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2007 IPA RESEARCH AWARDS – FIRST-PRIZE WINNER

Twelve-year depressive symptom trajectories and their predictors in a community sample of older adults

Carmen Andreescu, Chou-Chung H. Chang, Benoit H. Mulsant and Mary Ganguli

International Psychogeriatrics, Volume 20, Issue 02, April 2008, pp 221-236

doi:10.1017/S1041610207006667 (About doi), Published Online by Cambridge University Press 31 Jan 2008

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2007 IPA RESEARCH AWARDS – SECOND-PRIZE WINNER

Physical, social and productive leisure activities, cognitive decline and interaction with APOE-ε4 genotype in Chinese older adults

Matthew Niti, Keng-Bee Yap, Ee-Heok Kua, Chay-Hoon Tan and Tze-Pin Ng

International Psychogeriatrics, Volume 20, Issue 02, April 2008, pp 237-251

doi:10.1017/S1041610207006655 (About doi), Published Online by Cambridge University Press 11 Jan 2008

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2007 IPA RESEARCH AWARDS: THIRD-PRIZE WINNER

Early symptoms and signs of cognitive deficits might not always be detectable in persons who develop Alzheimer's disease

Katie Palmer, Lars Bäckman, Bengt Winblad and Laura Fratiglioni

International Psychogeriatrics, Volume 20, Issue 02, April 2008, pp 252-258

doi:10.1017/S1041610207006564 (About doi), Published Online by Cambridge University Press 06 Dec 2007

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For Debate

FOR DEBATE: IS THE EVIDENCE FOR THE EFFICACY OF CHOLINESTERASE INHIBITORS IN THE SYMPTOMATIC TREATMENT OF ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE CONVINCING OR NOT?

David Ames

International Psychogeriatrics, Volume 20, Issue 02, April 2008, pp 259-260

doi:10.1017/S1041610207006680 (About doi), Published Online by Cambridge University Press 06 Feb 2008

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The evidence is not convincing

Hanna Kaduszkiewicz, Hendrik van den Bussche and Thomas Zimmermann

International Psychogeriatrics, Volume 20, Issue 02, April 2008, pp 260-279

doi:10.1017/S1041610207006965 (About doi), Published Online by Cambridge University Press 08 Feb 2008

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The evidence for the efficacy of cholinesterase inhibitors in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease is convincing

Jacqueline Birks

International Psychogeriatrics, Volume 20, Issue 02, April 2008, pp 279-286

doi:10.1017/S1041610207006977 (About doi), Published Online by Cambridge University Press 08 Feb 2008

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Commentary

Deborah Ashby

International Psychogeriatrics, Volume 20, Issue 02, April 2008, pp 286-288

doi:10.1017/S1041610207006989 (About doi), Published Online by Cambridge University Press 08 Feb 2008

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Conflict of interest declaration

International Psychogeriatrics, Volume 20, Issue 02, April 2008, pp 288-292

doi:10.1017/S1041610207006990 (About doi), Published Online by Cambridge University Press 08 Feb 2008

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REVIEW

Anticonvulsants for the treatment of behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia: a literature review

Sergiy Konovalov, Sunanda Muralee and Rajesh R. Tampi

International Psychogeriatrics, Volume 20, Issue 02, April 2008, pp 293-308

doi:10.1017/S1041610207006540 (About doi), Published Online by Cambridge University Press 30 Nov 2007

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Research Articles

Time to response for duloxetine 60 mg once daily versus placebo in elderly patients with major depressive disorder

Joel Raskin, Jimmy Y. Xu and Daniel K. Kajdasz

International Psychogeriatrics, Volume 20, Issue 02, April 2008, pp 309-327

doi:10.1017/S1041610207005649 (About doi), Published Online by Cambridge University Press 22 Jun 2007

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Apathy in late-life depression among Taiwanese patients

Shwu-Hua Lee, Ming-Ching Wen, Chia-Chen Chao, Ying Jen Chen and Cheng-Fang Yen

International Psychogeriatrics, Volume 20, Issue 02, April 2008, pp 328-337

doi:10.1017/S1041610207005698 (About doi), Published Online by Cambridge University Press 26 Jul 2007

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Severity of depression and suicidal ideations among elderly people in Singapore

Lay Ling Tan and Hwee Bee Wong

International Psychogeriatrics, Volume 20, Issue 02, April 2008, pp 338-346

doi:10.1017/S1041610207005789 (About doi), Published Online by Cambridge University Press 26 Jul 2007

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A cross-national study of the relationship between elderly suicide rates and life expectancy and markers of socioeconomic status and health care

Ajit Shah, Ravi Bhat, Sheena MacKenzie and Chris Koen

International Psychogeriatrics, Volume 20, Issue 02, April 2008, pp 347-360

doi:10.1017/S1041610207005352 (About doi), Published Online by Cambridge University Press 16 May 2007

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Nursing care for people with frontal-lobe dementia – difficulties and possibilities

A-K. Edberg and E. Edfors

International Psychogeriatrics, Volume 20, Issue 02, April 2008, pp 361-374

doi:10.1017/S1041610207005595 (About doi), Published Online by Cambridge University Press 11 Jun 2007

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The reliability and validity of the Norwegian version of the Neuropsychiatric Inventory, Nursing Home Version (NPI-NH)

Geir Selbæk, Øyvind Kirkevold, Oskar H. Sommer and Knut Engedal

International Psychogeriatrics, Volume 20, Issue 02, April 2008, pp 375-382

doi:10.1017/S1041610207005601 (About doi), Published Online by Cambridge University Press 11 Jun 2007

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Reliability of the Brazilian Portuguese version of the Neuropsychiatric Inventory (NPI) for patients with Alzheimer's disease and their caregivers

Ana Luiza Camozzato, Renata Kochhann, Camila Simeoni, Cássio A Konrath, Adelar Pedro Franz, André Carvalho and Márcia L. Chaves

International Psychogeriatrics, Volume 20, Issue 02, April 2008, pp 383-393

doi:10.1017/S1041610207006254 (About doi), Published Online by Cambridge University Press 04 Oct 2007

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High prevalence of dementia among older adults from poor socioeconomic backgrounds in São Paulo, Brazil

Marcia Scazufca, Paulo R. Menezes, Homero P. Vallada, André L. Crepaldi, Maria Pastor-Valero, Letícia M. S. Coutinho, Vanessa D. Di Rienzo and Osvaldo P. Almeida

International Psychogeriatrics, Volume 20, Issue 02, April 2008, pp 394-405

doi:10.1017/S1041610207005625 (About doi), Published Online by Cambridge University Press 11 Jun 2007

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Treatment decisions regarding hospitalization and surgery for nursing home residents with advanced dementia: the CareAD Study

Donovan T. Maust, David M. Blass, Betty S. Black and Peter V. Rabins

International Psychogeriatrics, Volume 20, Issue 02, April 2008, pp 406-418

doi:10.1017/S1041610207005807 (About doi), Published Online by Cambridge University Press 10 Sep 2007

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LETTERS

Is there a shift of burden from geriatric medicine services to old age psychiatry services?

Ajit Shah

International Psychogeriatrics, Volume 20, Issue 02, April 2008, pp 419-420

doi:10.1017/S1041610207006400 (About doi), Published Online by Cambridge University Press 30 Nov 2007

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Pure elderly suicide rates versus combined pure elderly suicide, accidental and undetermined death rates: methodological issues in cross-national studies

Ajit Shah

International Psychogeriatrics, Volume 20, Issue 02, April 2008, pp 421-423

doi:10.1017/S1041610207006382 (About doi), Published Online by Cambridge University Press 06 Dec 2007

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Miscellaneous

Thanks to International Psychogeriatrics reviewers

International Psychogeriatrics, Volume 20, Issue 02, April 2008, pp 424-426

doi:10.1017/S1041610208006753 (About doi), Published Online by Cambridge University Press 08 Feb 2008

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