Inappropriate Med Use High in Cognitively Impaired Seniors
Prevalence of potentially inappropriate medication use higher for frail seniors with cognitive impairment
July 2017 Briefing – Neurology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Neurology for July 2017. This roundup includes the latest...
Comprehensive Initiative Has Positive Impact on Opioid Rx
Reductions in all tracked outcomes, including 95% drop in brand name opioid-acetaminophen products
Higher Risk of Dementia Seen in Those Hailing From ‘Stroke Belt’
Study found odds for cognitive decline higher for those born in certain southeastern U.S. states
U.S. Doctors Still Writing Too Many Opioid Prescriptions
Nearly 92 million Americans used legitimately prescribed opioids in 2015, survey shows
Little Risk of Oropharyngeal Mucosal Transmission of Zika
Research with monkeys suggests virus isn't transmitted through kissing, sharing eating utensils
Research Supports Genetic Testing in Early Life Epilepsy
Faster diagnosis leads to faster treatment, researcher says
Light Therapy Shows Moderate Benefits for Cognitively Impaired
Review indicates moderate effect on behavioral disturbances, depression; small effect on sleep
Walnuts Up Insula Activation to Highly Desirable Food Cues
Short-term walnut consumption tied to reduced feelings of hunger, activation of right insula
Increased Dementia Risk With Hearing Loss in Older Adults
Increased risk of dementia with moderate and poor hearing in cross-sectional and longitudinal analyses
