Pediatricians Should Encourage Fish Consumption for Children
Fish have favorable nutrient profile versus other animal proteins; for most types, benefits outweigh risks
Targeted Laser Surgery Treats Temporal Lobe Epilepsy
Engel I outcomes more likely with ablations targeting specific lobe structures
Incidence of Parkinson Disease Increased in Bipolar Disorder
High frequency of psychiatric admissions for manic/mix, depressive episodes linked to increased risk for PD
Clinical Drug Diversion Costly to Health Care Organizations
Report finds 47.2 million doses lost due to health care worker misuse and theft in 2018
Regular Puzzle Use May Improve Cognition in Older Adults
Performance on 14 measures of cognitive function better for those doing word or number puzzles
Weight Gain, Loss in Seniors May Increase Risk for Dementia
Significant correlation observed between late-life BMI changes and dementia risk in both sexes
Guidance Issued for Systems of Care for Stroke Patients
Recommendations support educational initiatives to increase awareness, need to seek emergency care
Statin Use Reduces Dementia Risk After Concussion in Seniors
Patients receiving a statin have reduced risk for dementia, independent of cardiovascular meds use
Thresholds Found for Unilateral Optic Nerve Lesions in MS
Intereye differences for retinal nerve fiber layer and macular ganglion cell + inner plexiform layer useful
Sleep Duration Tied to Adverse Measures of Glycemia
Findings seen among adults with prediabetes or recently diagnosed, untreated type 2 diabetes
