Novel Borrelia burgdorferi Sensu Lato Genospecies ID’d
Species causes Lyme borreliosis in the United States; identified in six patients since 2012
Botox May Reduce Chronic Neuropathic Pain
Findings in small study of patients with spinal cord injury-associated pain
Tasering Found to Cause Short-Term Cognitive Impairment
Study raises questions about comprehension of Miranda rights within an hour of being tased
AMA Highlights Issues Relating to Medical Liability Reform
New ideas likely to be implemented in 2016 to address existing, developing issues in medical liability
Three-Fold Increased Suicide Risk After Concussion
Increased long-term risk of suicide, particularly after concussions on weekends
Doctors Offer Suggestions for Electronic Health Records
Suggestions offered on how to make EHRs more functional in practice, and reduce regulatory burden
Patient-Centered System Recommended for Medical Billing
Simplification, consolidation, and real-time cost information could improve medical billing system
Video Games Offer Educational Methods for Med Students
Medical students can test their skills and have the freedom to fail and learn from mistakes as gamers
Axonal Injury in Brain Trauma Tied to β-Amyloid Burden
Imaging shows pattern of β-amyloid plaques that overlaps but differs from that of Alzheimer's disease
Minimal Benzodiazepine Exposure May Up Dementia Risk
However, higher benzodiazepine use is not associated with more rapid cognitive decline
