WHO says antibiotic resistance is global threat
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released a report on global antibiotic resistance, which according to the accompanying press release, “is happening right now…
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Exercise is key part of stroke recovery
Exercise should be prescribed for stroke survivors because it can significantly reduce disability and the risk of recurrent stroke, according to “Physical Activity and…
Study: More focus on maternal mental health needed
Maternal depression is more common at 4 years following childbirth than at any other time in the first 12 months after childbirth, according to…
USPSTF recommends hepatitis B screening for high-risk people
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) has released “Screening for hepatitis B virus infection in nonpregnant adolescents and adults,” which recommends screening in…
Study: Playing football and effects on brain
College football players with and without a history of concussions have less volume in the hippocampal region of the brain that relates to memory…
MERS resources from the CDC
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has published information about Middle East Respiratory System (MERS) for healthcare professionals. The information includes interim…
Study: Brain and cognitive reserves protect against cognitive decline in patients with MS
A study of patients with multiple sclerosis (MS), published in Neurology, has found that brain reserve and cognitive reserve help protect against cognitive decline…
Study: Light activity can reduce disability in patients with knee arthritis
Light physical activity, such as pushing a shopping cart or vacuum, can help people with or at risk of knee arthritis avoid developing disabilities…
Study: Premature menopause may affect later-life cognition
Premature menopause is associated with long-term negative effects on cognitive function, suggests a study in BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. Compared…
Study: Handshake can indicate speed of aging
Handgrip strength corresponds to other markers of aging such as people’s future mortality, disability, cognitive decline and ability to recover from hospital, according to…
Florence Nightingale: Moments of interface between past and present
During a recent clinical orientation with a group of about 170 nursing students, I projected a slide bearing a well-known photo of Florence Nightingale,…
Study: Phase II drugs may help prevent migraine attacks
Two studies presented at the American Academy of Neurology’s 66th Annual Meeting, 2014, may offer hope to people with migraines. The two phase II…
WHO says antibiotic resistance is global threat
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released a report on global antibiotic resistance, which according to the accompanying press release, “is happening…
Exercise is key part of stroke recovery
Exercise should be prescribed for stroke survivors because it can significantly reduce disability and the risk of recurrent stroke, according to “Physical…
Study: More focus on maternal mental health needed
Maternal depression is more common at 4 years following childbirth than at any other time in the first 12 months after childbirth,…
USPSTF recommends hepatitis B screening for high-risk people
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) has released “Screening for hepatitis B virus infection in nonpregnant adolescents and adults,” which recommends…
Study: Playing football and effects on brain
College football players with and without a history of concussions have less volume in the hippocampal region of the brain that relates…
MERS resources from the CDC
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has published information about Middle East Respiratory System (MERS) for healthcare professionals. The information…
Study: Brain and cognitive reserves protect against cognitive decline in patients with MS
A study of patients with multiple sclerosis (MS), published in Neurology, has found that brain reserve and cognitive reserve help protect against…
Study: Light activity can reduce disability in patients with knee arthritis
Light physical activity, such as pushing a shopping cart or vacuum, can help people with or at risk of knee arthritis avoid…
Study: Premature menopause may affect later-life cognition
Premature menopause is associated with long-term negative effects on cognitive function, suggests a study in BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and…
Study: Handshake can indicate speed of aging
Handgrip strength corresponds to other markers of aging such as people’s future mortality, disability, cognitive decline and ability to recover from hospital,…
Florence Nightingale: Moments of interface between past and present
During a recent clinical orientation with a group of about 170 nursing students, I projected a slide bearing a well-known photo of…
Study: Phase II drugs may help prevent migraine attacks
Two studies presented at the American Academy of Neurology’s 66th Annual Meeting, 2014, may offer hope to people with migraines. The two…