Evidence Uncertain Whether Interventions Prevent Falls in Patients With MS
There is uncertainty regarding the effect of exercise and other interventions on the prevention of falls in patients with multiple sclerosis.
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Quantitative EEG Prognostic for Sturge-Weber Syndrome in Infants With Port-Wine Birthmark
Researchers find qEG may provide adequate reassurance that an asymptomatic infant with a normal qEEG will not develop SWS.
Predicting Seizure Probability Through a Noninvasive Wearable Biosensor System
The My Seizure Gauge project reports significant progress in gathering data for the development and validation of a noninvasive, wearable biosensor system for forecasting seizures.
Does Limited English Proficiency Affect Readmission Rates?
A research letter recently published in JAMA examined the correlation between limited English proficiency (LEP) and revisits or readmissions after hospitalization.
Exploring the Link Between Atrial Fibrillation and Dementia
Studies show increased rate of all types of dementia in patients with AF, with new data finding treatment of AF lowers risk for cognitive dysfunction.
Will Term Limits Fix Academic Medicine’s Diversity Problem?
Women account for only 18% of US medical school deans, and underrepresented racial and ethnic minorities account for only 12%.
Narrower Emergency Department Internet Searches Return Higher Quality Results
PubMed Clinical Queries and Google Scholar search engines set to narrow search are more efficient in returning relevant and high-quality research results than standard PubMed and Google search tools.
Recommendations Developed to Address Clinician Burnout
In Taking Action Against Clinician Burnout, a new report published online, recommendations are presented to address clinician burnout.
How Do Disparities in the Physician Workforce Affect Patients?
Recent research indicates that disparities related to physician race or ethnicity, sex, or disability status may play a role in physician burnout.
New Diagnostic Criteria and Categories for Huntington Disease Proposed by Movement Disorder Society
The Movement Disorder Society Task Force recently published a proposal for new diagnostic criteria for 3 Huntington disease categories.
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