AHA: Midlife Fitness Equates to Better Cognition Decades Later
Tests show higher midlife fitness levels tied to greater brain volume, function decades later
Gout May Be Protective Against Alzheimer’s Disease
Patients with gout have lower odds for dementia, but more research is needed
FDA Launches First App to Identify Drug Shortages
App IDs shortages, resolved shortages, product discontinuation; can be used to report shortages
Rush University Adds Patient Scores to Doctor Profiles
Scores based on 30 or more patient surveys completed in one-year period
Research Measures Perceptions of Physician Compassion
Patients perceive higher level of compassion among physicians who provide a more optimistic message
Higher Coffee Consumption Tied to Less Coronary Calcium
Three to five cups daily appears to lower risk
Acetaminophen Risks May Be Underestimated
Researchers call for a new systematic review of acetaminophen's effectiveness and safety
SIR: Intranasal Sphenopalatine Ganglion Block Eases Migraine
Therapy reduces pain level by about one-third for up to a month
February 2015 Briefing – Neurology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Neurology for February 2015. This roundup includes the latest...
Hospital Design Has Little Effect on Patient Satisfaction
Aesthetics aren't as important as care from doctors, nurses, and staff, researchers note
