Family caregivers can help shape the outcomes for their loved ones – an ICU nurse explains their vital role
Including the family in a patient’s treatment plan can help shorten hospital stays and assist in recovery. But caregivers often pay a price.
Courtney Graetzer, Critical Care Registered Nurse, Vanderbilt University •
conversation
April 9, 2024 • ~9 min
April 9, 2024 • ~9 min
Study: Movement disorder ALS and cognitive disorder FTLD show strong molecular overlaps
Single-cell gene expression patterns in the brain, and evidence from follow-up experiments, reveal many shared cellular and molecular similarities that could be targeted for potential treatment.
David Orenstein | The Picower Institute for Learning and Memory •
mit
March 22, 2024 • ~9 min
March 22, 2024 • ~9 min
New studies suggest millions with mild cognitive impairment go undiagnosed, often until it’s too late
Medicare covers an annual well-check visit that could potentially identify cognitive issues, but only about half of beneficiaries take advantage of them.
Ying Liu, Research Scientist, Center for Economic and Social Research, USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences •
conversation
March 21, 2024 • ~6 min
March 21, 2024 • ~6 min
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