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Kaycee M. Sink

Wake Forest School of Medicine
Verified email at wakehealth.edu
Cited by 9574

Pharmacological treatment of neuropsychiatric symptoms of dementia: a review of the evidence

KM Sink, KF Holden, K Yaffe - Jama, 2005 - jamanetwork.com
ContextNeuropsychiatric symptoms of dementia are common and associated with poor
outcomes for patients and caregivers. Although nonpharmacological interventions should be the …

Hypertension and its role in cognitive function: current evidence and challenges for the future

TM Hughes, KM Sink - American journal of hypertension, 2016 - academic.oup.com
This review summarizes evidence from studies of blood pressure and dementia-related
biomarkers into our understanding of cognitive health and highlights the challenges facing …

Effect of structured physical activity on prevention of major mobility disability in older adults: the LIFE study randomized clinical trial

…, ME Miller, AB Newman, WJ Rejeski, KM Sink… - Jama, 2014 - jamanetwork.com
Importance In older adults reduced mobility is common and is an independent risk factor for
morbidity, hospitalization, disability, and mortality. Limited evidence suggests that physical …

Intensive vs standard blood pressure control and cardiovascular disease outcomes in adults aged≥ 75 years: a randomized clinical trial

…, CJ Rodriguez, CL Roumie, RI Shorr, KM Sink… - Jama, 2016 - jamanetwork.com
Importance The appropriate treatment target for systolic blood pressure (SBP) in older
patients with hypertension remains uncertain. Objective To evaluate the effects of intensive (<120 …

Effect of intensive vs standard blood pressure control on probable dementia: a randomized clinical trial

…, DM Reboussin, MV Rocco, BC Sachs, KM Sink… - Jama, 2019 - jamanetwork.com
Importance There are currently no proven treatments to reduce the risk of mild cognitive
impairment and dementia. Objective To evaluate the effect of intensive blood pressure control on …

The design and rationale of a multicenter clinical trial comparing two strategies for control of systolic blood pressure: the Systolic Blood Pressure Intervention Trial …

WT Ambrosius, KM Sink, CG Foy, DR Berlowitz… - Clinical …, 2014 - journals.sagepub.com
Background: High blood pressure is an important public health concern because it is highly
prevalent and a risk factor for adverse health outcomes, including coronary heart disease, …

Effect of a 24-month physical activity intervention vs health education on cognitive outcomes in sedentary older adults: the LIFE randomized trial

KM Sink, MA Espeland, CM Castro, T Church, R Cohen… - Jama, 2015 - jamanetwork.com
Importance Epidemiological evidence suggests that physical activity benefits cognition, but
results from randomized trials are limited and mixed. Objective To determine whether a 24-…

How can delirium best be prevented and managed in older patients in hospital?

JM Holroyd-Leduc, F Khandwala, KM Sink - CMAJ, 2010 - Can Med Assoc
Kaycee Sink were responsible for the conception and design of the study. Jayna Holroyd-Leduc,
Kaycee SinkKaycee Sink and Farah Khandwala critically revised the article. All of the …

Effects of intensive BP control in CKD

…, CE Lewis, S Oparil, MV Rocco, KM Sink… - Journal of the …, 2017 - journals.lww.com
The appropriate target for BP in patients with CKD and hypertension remains uncertain. We
report prespecified subgroup analyses of outcomes in participants with baseline CKD in the …

Ginkgo biloba for preventing cognitive decline in older adults: a randomized trial

…, SR Rapp, J Saxton, OL Lopez, LO Dunn, KM Sink… - Jama, 2009 - jamanetwork.com
Context The herbal product Ginkgo biloba is taken frequently with the intention of improving
cognitive health in aging. However, evidence from adequately powered clinical trials is …