Governments at both state and federal levels have yet to fully wield their authority to fight poor-quality care at for-profit nursing homes nationwide, leaving the pressing need for elder care…
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CDC says people ages 65 and up should get a shot this spring – a geriatrician explains why it’s vitally important
In my mind, the spring season will always be associated with COVID-19. In spring 2020, the federal government declared a nationwide emergency, and life drastically changed. Schools and businesses closed,…
Poor neighborhoods linked to elevated dementia risk and faster brain aging
Credit: CC0 Public Domain Living in a poorer neighborhood is linked to accelerated brain aging and increased dementia risk early in life, regardless of income level or education, a Duke…
Lives could be saved from tropical disease with new rapid test
Credit: Karolina Grabowska from Pexels Globally, more than half of patients die after infection with the neglected tropical disease, melioidosis, often before they are diagnosed. A new rapid test could…
Underwater study finds 10 shipwrecks around the island of Kasos
A study of the marine area around the Greek island of Kasos has identified ten shipwrecks and numerous underwater finds. The shipwrecks date from prehistory, the Hellenistic period, the Roman…
Intervention with surgeons improves the accuracy of predicted operating room time
Credit: CC0 Public Domain Reducing the manipulation of operating room (OR) scheduling can improve scheduling accuracy and potentially maximize OR usage, avoid delays, and enhance patient satisfaction, according to a…
Touch and See: Unlocking Early Self-Recognition in Toddlers
Summary: A new study reveals the role of touch in early self-recognition among toddlers. By using vibrating discs to encourage babies to touch their faces, researchers found these children developed…
Dawn of Discontent: Unpacking Morning Mood Dips
Summary: Medical interns experience their lowest moods near 5 a.m., with an uplift by 5 p.m., based on the analysis of Fitbit data from over 2,500 participants. The research underscores…
Active Response Boosts Bias – Neuroscience News
Summary: Engaging in active responses, rather than mere observation, amplifies the influence of previous experiences on future estimations. Through experiments asking participants to estimate the number of dots on a…
Buyouts can bring relief from medical debt, but they’re far from a cure
One in 10 Americans carry medical debt, while 2 in 5 are underinsured and at risk of not being able to pay their medical bills. This burden crushes millions of…
