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Black patients less likely to receive lifesaving stroke treatments
Almost 800,000 Americans suffer a stroke each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Surgery does not result in better outcomes for pituitary apoplexy
Three-month outcomes are similar with medical and surgical management of pituitary apoplexy (PA), according to a study recently published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.
High incidence of strangulation found among patients who experienced intimate partner violence
A new study underscores the alarming occurrence of intimate partner violence (IPV) as the cause of assault-related injuries resulting in anoxia, or the complete lack of oxygen flow to tissues and organs. Led by investigators from Brigham and Women’s Hospital, a founding member of the Mass General Brigham health care system, the study found that IPV accounted for 40 percent of assault-related anoxia occurrences and 30 percent of neck contusions (bruising).
New test predicts risk of cognitive dysfunction in older surgery patients
Identifying an older patient who is at risk for post-operative cognitive dysfunction might be done in the blink of an eye—literally.
Drinking during the super bowl linked to more aggressive parenting among mothers, unlike on valentine’s day
Alcohol use on certain special occasions may contribute to harsher parenting by mothers, according to an innovative study. The findings compare drinking and parenting behaviors on Super Bowl Sunday and Valentine’s Day and may help create environments conducive to positive parenting.
New computer tools can reconstruct 3D brain from biobank photos
Researchers have developed a suite of free tools for analyzing vast amounts of brain dissection photographs at brain banks worldwide to enhance understanding of neurodegenerative diseases.
Researchers identify distinct mechanisms underlying reading errors in stroke survivors
A new study has unveiled three distinct cognitive deficits contributing to reading difficulties in individuals with left-sided neglect dyslexia, a condition that often follows a right hemisphere stroke.
Metformin added to insulin not beneficial for T2D in pregnancy
For pregnant women with type 2 diabetes, the addition of metformin to insulin does not affect composite adverse neonatal outcomes, according to a study published in the Dec. 12 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association.
Caring for LGBTQ+ nursing home residents in culturally appropriate and inclusive ways
There have been few studies of LGBTQ+ older adults residing in nursing homes. A new article from faculty of Regenstrief Institute and Indiana University explores the care of the growing number of LGBTQ+ older adults living in these facilities. The paper highlights the experiences and needs of this population, outlines best facility practices, and presents valuable resources for culturally appropriate and inclusive care.