AAIC: Rx + Training Shows Benefit in Advanced Alzheimer’s
Skills lost, such as dressing or bathing, can potentially be relearned, small study suggests
AAIC: Daily Crosswords Linked to Improved Cognition in Later Life
Regular puzzlers score better on tests of cognitive function, researchers find
Infants With Potential Zika Exposure Should Have Eye Exam
All infants with potential exposure to the virus need screening eye examination, researchers say
Wait-and-Scan Strategy Feasible for Head, Neck Paraganglioma
Large group of tumors found not to grow, although they did elicit complications
Organizational Changes Encouraged for Safer Prescribing
Doctors describe swimming against tide of patient expectations, Rx culture, organizational constraints
AAIC: One Social Hour a Week in Dementia Care Improves Lives
Good staff training improves patients' quality of life, lowers costs, researchers say
Patient-Centered Communication Could Help Reduce Burnout
ICARE method, including collaboration, can be used for effective communication with patients
Parents May Be Unclear on Teens’ Vaccination Needs
More than one in three don't know when their teen's next vaccination is due, survey finds
Early Career Burnout Can Be Contagious Via Social Networks
One-unit increase in mean social network members' burnout levels tied to 0.21-unit increase in burnout
Signs of Long-Term Brain Injury in Blood of Boxers, MMA Fighters
Researchers find head injuries from fighting cause brain changes that might spur troubles later in life
