Educational Intervention Doesn’t Up Hand, Stethoscope Hygiene
No significant increase in hand hygiene; stethoscope hygiene remained at zero after intervention
AMA Module Offers Help for Adding Pharmacist to Practice
New education module offers six steps for integration of pharmacists into health care team
Perceived Physical Activity Level Predicts Mortality
Association persists even after adjustment for confounders, including actual physical activity
Longer Estrogen Exposure May Protect Against Depression
Early menstruation, more frequent periods make depression less likely, researchers suggest
Alzheimer’s Association, July 16-20
The Alzheimer's Association International Conference The annual meeting of the Alzheimer's Association was held from July 16 to 20 in London and attracted...
AAIC: Turnover Kinetics Vary for Different Amyloid β Isoforms
Half-life of Aβ isoforms about three hours; Aβ38 has faster turnover kinetics than Aβ40, Aβ42
‘Life’s Simple 7’ Adherence in 20s Tied to Better Brain Health Later
Following lifestyle recommendations in young adulthood pays off later, researchers say
AAIC: Targeting 9 Factors Could Cut One-Third of Dementia Cases
Addressing these risk factors could help prevent 35 percent of dementia cases, researchers suggest
Antidepressants in Pregnancy May Contribute to Autism in Child
But difference in risk is small, researchers say
Distress Screening Tied to Fewer ER Visits for Cancer Patients
Lower risk ratios for ER use and hospitalization when cancer program adherence documented
