Declines in Vision Tied to Age-Related Cognitive Decline
Findings based on large study of community-dwelling older adults
Two-Thirds of Parents Report Their Child Has Had Headache
Only 44% of parents would definitely go to ER if their child had headache that didn't improve with meds
Adoption of EHR Linked to Reduction in Mortality Rates
0.21-percentage-point reduction in mortality rate per year per function for each new function adopted
Gender Bias in Medicine Has Far-Reaching Consequences
Exclusion of women from upper echelons of medicine may have real implications for patient care
11.2% of U.S. Adults Aged ≥45 Report Subjective Mental Decline
About half of those reporting subjective cognitive decline report SCD-related functional limitations
Virtual Assistants Not HIPAA Compliant
Lawyer recommends physicians should not bring Siri and Alexa to the office
Peer-Led Education Helps Physicians Save Time With EHRs
Peer-based education program, based on training implemented in SCPMG, can improve efficiency
Polio-Rhinovirus Promising for Malignant Glioma Patients
Intratumoral infusion appears to be safe, improve survival in those with grade IV malignant glioma
Patient Experience Officers Can Play Key Role in Medical Offices
Officers ensure patients have a positive experience before, during, and after office visit
AMA Aims to Boost Affordability of ACA Marketplace Plans
Association addresses need for outreach to increase the number of people insured