Type of Plant-Based Diet Affects Risk of Coronary Heart Disease
Unhealthful plant-based diet index tied to increased coronary heart disease risk
AAIC: Mediterranean Diet May Help Preserve Cognitive Function
New studies suggest that adherence to better diet can improve brain function
AAIC: Alzheimer Biomarkers Up With Sleep Disordered Breathing
Studies found SDB/OSA tied to higher levels of biomarkers for Alzheimer's disease
High Court Rules Against Interstate Medical Liability
Case involves doctor providing care to football player in Idaho, who then died after injury in Washington
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
