Advanced care of patients with cognitive impairment
In 2016 at PeaceHealth Saint Joseph Medical Center (PeaceHealth), a 256-bed facility in Bellingham, WA, a pattern emerged during a routine caregiver assault incident…
Neurology
Summary of updates to guidelines for managing severe TBI in children
The American Journal of Critical Care has published an article that highlights the most important updates featured in the third edition of the guidelines…
Study examines link between gut health and Parkinson’s
A new study examines the connection between gut health and Parkinson’s Disease (PD). The study explores the idea of gut-brain health, which has become…
Survey reveals 40% of patients with MS stop taking medications because of cost
A new survey conducted by the National MS Society (NMSS) reveals that 40% of respondents “altered or stopped taking their [MS-associated] medication” due to…
Tokyo restaurant staffed by servers with dementia a success
An innovative restaurant in Tokyo staffed by servers who have dementia reports 99% satisfaction among diners even though mistakes in orders occurred about 37%…
The Parkinson’s Foundation launched first-ever Nurse Fellowship program
The Parkinson’s Foundation recently announced the launch of its new Parkinson’s Nurse Fellowship program in the U.S. (more…)
Legalization of marijuana and schizophrenia
The legalization of marijuana for medicinal and recreational purposes is a hot topic in many states. As a mother and healthcare professional, I feel…
Managing carotid stenosis to prevent stroke
According to the AHA, stroke, which can be classified as ischemic (blood flow to the brain is blocked) or hemorrhagic (bleeding occurswithin or around…
Johns Hopkins Center for Psychedelic Research
In early September 2019, Johns Hopkins opened its new Center for Psychedelic and Consciousness Research, which explores the use of psychedelics on brain function,…
Cystocerebral syndrome
JOHN MCDONALD* is a 72-year-old man with a history of stage III small cell lung cancer, smoking, hyperlipidemia, benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), and constipation.…
This Month is National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month!
To honor National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month, I would like to highlight a feature of the disease that’s of special interest to me as…
A potential link in high salt diets and cognitive decline
A new study from Nature highlights a potential link in high-salt diets and Alzheimer’s disease. (more…)
Advanced care of patients with cognitive impairment
In 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 children
The American Journal of Critical Care has published an article that highlights the most important updates featured in the third edition of…
Study examines link between gut health and Parkinson’s
A new study examines the connection between gut health and Parkinson’s Disease (PD). The study explores the idea of gut-brain health, which…
Survey reveals 40% of patients with MS stop taking medications because of cost
A new survey conducted by the National MS Society (NMSS) reveals that 40% of respondents “altered or stopped taking their [MS-associated] medication”…
Tokyo restaurant staffed by servers with dementia a success
An innovative restaurant in Tokyo staffed by servers who have dementia reports 99% satisfaction among diners even though mistakes in orders occurred…
The Parkinson’s Foundation launched first-ever Nurse Fellowship program
The Parkinson’s Foundation recently announced the launch of its new Parkinson’s Nurse Fellowship program in the U.S. (more…)
Legalization of marijuana and schizophrenia
The legalization of marijuana for medicinal and recreational purposes is a hot topic in many states. As a mother and healthcare professional,…
Managing carotid stenosis to prevent stroke
According to the AHA, stroke, which can be classified as ischemic (blood flow to the brain is blocked) or hemorrhagic (bleeding occurswithin…
Johns Hopkins Center for Psychedelic Research
In early September 2019, Johns Hopkins opened its new Center for Psychedelic and Consciousness Research, which explores the use of psychedelics on…
Cystocerebral syndrome
JOHN MCDONALD* is a 72-year-old man with a history of stage III small cell lung cancer, smoking, hyperlipidemia, benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH),…
This Month is National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month!
To honor National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month, I would like to highlight a feature of the disease that’s of special interest to…
A potential link in high salt diets and cognitive decline
A new study from Nature highlights a potential link in high-salt diets and Alzheimer’s disease. (more…)
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