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How hearing loss treatment can help Alzheimer's patients

Hearing loss can further challenge communication with Alzheimer’s patients. In patients with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, the brain is attacked and everyday functions become impossible or extremely difficult. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, a startling 5.7 million people in the United States suffer from Alzheimer’s and other dementia diseases, costing the nation about $ 277… Read More: How hearing loss treatment can help Alzheimer's patients »

Survey: Demise of PACS has been greatly exaggerated

Current trends in radiology imaging continue to shift at a rapid pace. However, predictions about the demise of picture archiving and communications systems are unfounded. That’s among the findings of a survey of nearly 300 radiologists and medical imaging leaders by Reaction Data, a research and consulting firm. “The rumors of PACS death have been… Read More: Survey: Demise of PACS has been greatly exaggerated »

Orange juice, leafy greens and berries may be tied to decreased memory loss in men

Eating leafy greens, dark orange and red vegetables and berry fruits, and drinking orange juice may be associated with a lower risk of memory loss over time in men, according to a study published in the November 21, 2018, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. “One of the… Read More: Orange juice, leafy greens and berries may be tied to… »

Diet sabotage: How to navigate the holidays with dietary restrictions

Whether you have allergies or intolerances, have decided to go vegetarian or simply want to lose weight, the holidays — especially the food that seems to be everywhere — can create scenarios that make diet restrictions even harder. “So many people associate different foods and cultural traditions surrounding food with holidays, and also with feelings,… Read More: Diet sabotage: How to navigate the holidays with dietary restrictions »