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Recent Journal Updates

Alzheimers & DementiaJun 12, 2026
Operationalizing diffusion magnetic resonance imaging positivity for detection of vascular contributions to impairment and dementia

Clinical Context

We think this might be relevant to the clinical guidance for Pain Assessment in Advanced Dementia (PAINAD).

Alzheimers & DementiaJun 11, 2026
The Educational Exposome: A life‐course socioenvironmental framework for advancing Alzheimer's disease and ADRD research

Clinical Context

We think this might be relevant to the clinical guidance for Pain Assessment in Advanced Dementia (PAINAD).

Alzheimers & DementiaJun 11, 2026
Plasma p‐tau markers, vascular factors, and cognitive decline in the CIMA‐Q cohort

Clinical Context

We think this might be relevant to the clinical guidance for Pain Assessment in Advanced Dementia (PAINAD).

PAINAD

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No Pain Displayed

Advanced dementia masks verbal pain cues. Treat behaviors as pain equivalents.

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Last Review: 2026

When to Use

When to Use

Patients with advanced dementia or severe cognitive impairment who cannot articulate pain levels.
When evaluating unexplained "behavioral disturbances" (agitation, striking out) in geriatric populations to rule out poorly managed physical pain.

Last Comprehensive Review: 2026

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