Alzheimer’s Association, July 16-20
The Alzheimer's Association International Conference The annual meeting of the Alzheimer's Association was held from July 16 to 20 in London and attracted...
Educational Intervention Doesn’t Up Hand, Stethoscope Hygiene
No significant increase in hand hygiene; stethoscope hygiene remained at zero after intervention
68Ga-Somatostatin Analog PET-CT Linked to Reduced Costs
Reduced costs versus 111In-octreotide scintigraphy for imaging neuroendocrine tumors
AAIC: Turnover Kinetics Vary for Different Amyloid β Isoforms
Half-life of Aβ isoforms about three hours; Aβ38 has faster turnover kinetics than Aβ40, Aβ42
‘Life’s Simple 7’ Adherence in 20s Tied to Better Brain Health Later
Following lifestyle recommendations in young adulthood pays off later, researchers say
AAIC: Targeting 9 Factors Could Cut One-Third of Dementia Cases
Addressing these risk factors could help prevent 35 percent of dementia cases, researchers suggest
Reducing Hospital Readmissions Doesn’t Up Mortality Rates
ACA guidelines may mean better follow-up after discharge, researchers suggest
Reduction of Opioid Dose May Improve Pain, Quality of Life
Opioid tapering involved slowly decreasing dose over time, study author says
Hand Transplantation in Child Continues to Be Successful
By 18 months after transplantation, child had exceeded his previous adapted abilities
Chronic Disease Risk Rises With Even Slow, Steady Weight Gain
As little as 11 pounds gained from early to middle adulthood tied to significantly elevated risk
