Up’d Physical Activity Tied to Fewer Symptoms in Kids With MS
Children with MS less physically active than those with monophasic acquired demyelinating syndrome
HAC Reduction Program Penalty Kicks in for FY2015
Concerns relating to program include overlap between two measures used to calculate HAC score
Acute CNS Complications After Breath-Hold Diving in Teens
Two cases show similar clinical course for young teens diving to about 25 m
In-Person Staff Meetings Are Valuable for Health Care Teams
Tips include having frequent meetings which last 20 to 30 minutes and follow an agenda
Many Hospitals Being Penalized for 30-Day Readmissions
Hospitals lobbying Medicare and Congress to account for patient sociodemographic factors
Coffee Habits Linked to Odds of Mild Cognitive Impairment
Higher risk for older individuals who never or rarely consume coffee, and those who increased amount
Reduced Executive Function May Mean Higher CVD Risk
May signal need for closer attention to cardiovascular risk management
More Progress Needed to Get Stroke Patients Rapid Care
Researchers find transport time to specialized center sometimes longer than two hours
Sleeping on Side May Be More Efficient for ‘Clearing Brain’
Rat model finding awaits testing in humans
USPSTF Finds Evidence Lacking for Autism Screening in Children
Evidence insufficient to assess balance of benefits, harms of screening in asymptomatic children
