Meditation-based therapy may reduce occurrence of sleep paralysisA new study published in Frontiers in Neurology explores a new therapeutic technique to reduce the occurrence of sleep paralysis (SP) in patients with…
Oxytocin as a treatment for Alzheimer’sWith over 5.5 million people in the United States affected by Alzheimer’s Disease, doctors are constantly on the lookout for a potential treatment. (more…)
Evidence suggests that desk-based jobs may lower the risk of cognitive declineNew research appearing in the International Journal of Epidemiology suggests that people who work desk-based jobs may have a lower risk of cognitive decline…
Strokes related to COVID-19 are found to be more severeCOVID-19 patients who suffer from an acute ischemic stroke (AIS) are likely to experience more severe, even deadly, strokes than AIS patients who do…
Stroke: Act FASTThe FAST acronym (Face, Arm, Speech, Time to call 911) are critical to recognizing signs of stroke and ensuring quick treatment. The National Institutes…
Link between dementia and repetitive negative thinking identifiedA new study published in the Alzheimer’s & Dementia journal has identified a possible link between repetitive negative thinking (RNT) and dementia. (more…)
New findings may help solve the mystery of anesthesiaDespite the everyday use of anesthesia by health professionals, it is still a scientific mystery. Scientists from Scripps Research conducted a study in order…
How the brain balances feelings of stress and calmAn imaging study published in the Nature Communications journal focused on how different regions of the brain, specifically the hypothalamus and dorsolateral prefrontal cortex,…
Study examines connection between brain health and sleep-disordered breathingA new study recently published in JAMA Neurology examines if there is a potential link between brain health and “sleep-disordered breathing (SLB).” (more…)
Avoiding antipsychotic medication use in nursing home residents with dementiaElderly patients using antipsychotic medications are at a 1.6 to 1.7 times increased of risk of death, and antipsychotic medications are associated with significant…
Advanced care of patients with cognitive impairmentIn 2016 at PeaceHealth Saint Joseph Medical Center (PeaceHealth), a 256-bed facility in Bellingham, WA, a pattern emerged during a routine caregiver assault incident…
Summary of updates to guidelines for managing severe TBI in childrenThe American Journal of Critical Care has published an article that highlights the most important updates featured in the third edition of the guidelines…
Meditation-based therapy may reduce occurrence of sleep paralysisA new study published in Frontiers in Neurology explores a new therapeutic technique to reduce the occurrence of sleep paralysis (SP) in…
Oxytocin as a treatment for Alzheimer’sWith over 5.5 million people in the United States affected by Alzheimer’s Disease, doctors are constantly on the lookout for a potential…
Evidence suggests that desk-based jobs may lower the risk of cognitive declineNew research appearing in the International Journal of Epidemiology suggests that people who work desk-based jobs may have a lower risk of…
Strokes related to COVID-19 are found to be more severeCOVID-19 patients who suffer from an acute ischemic stroke (AIS) are likely to experience more severe, even deadly, strokes than AIS patients…
Stroke: Act FASTThe FAST acronym (Face, Arm, Speech, Time to call 911) are critical to recognizing signs of stroke and ensuring quick treatment. The…
Link between dementia and repetitive negative thinking identifiedA new study published in the Alzheimer’s & Dementia journal has identified a possible link between repetitive negative thinking (RNT) and dementia.…
New findings may help solve the mystery of anesthesiaDespite the everyday use of anesthesia by health professionals, it is still a scientific mystery. Scientists from Scripps Research conducted a study…
How the brain balances feelings of stress and calmAn imaging study published in the Nature Communications journal focused on how different regions of the brain, specifically the hypothalamus and dorsolateral…
Study examines connection between brain health and sleep-disordered breathingA new study recently published in JAMA Neurology examines if there is a potential link between brain health and “sleep-disordered breathing (SLB).”…
Avoiding antipsychotic medication use in nursing home residents with dementiaElderly patients using antipsychotic medications are at a 1.6 to 1.7 times increased of risk of death, and antipsychotic medications are associated…
Advanced care of patients with cognitive impairmentIn 2016 at PeaceHealth Saint Joseph Medical Center (PeaceHealth), a 256-bed facility in Bellingham, WA, a pattern emerged during a routine caregiver…
Summary of updates to guidelines for managing severe TBI in childrenThe American Journal of Critical Care has published an article that highlights the most important updates featured in the third edition of…
Meditation-based therapy may reduce occurrence of sleep paralysisBy: Lydia L. Kim, Digital Content Editor
Study examines connection between brain health and sleep-disordered breathingBy: Lydia L. Kim, Digital Content Editor
Avoiding antipsychotic medication use in nursing home residents with dementiaBy: Kelly O’Neill, BSN, MPA, RN, CPHQ; Marilyn Reierson, MS; Kaylie Doyle, MBA; Angel Davis, MBA, MS, BSN, RN; and Jane Pederson, MD, MS
Summary of updates to guidelines for managing severe TBI in childrenBy: Cynthia Saver, MS, RN, Editorial Director
