Room Design Can Enhance Patient Care Nov 2, 2009
1, 2009) The design of a consultation room can improve the quality of a visit to the physician's office. A collaborative research study developed by Nurture by Steelcase and Mayo Clinic, was conducted to understand the extent to which a consultation room designed to support present-day clinical encounters could affect the consultation between patients and clinicians. (Science Daily)
Tai Chi Exercise Reduces Knee Osteoarthritis Pain In The Elderly, Research Shows Nov 2, 2009
1, 2009) Researchers from Tufts University School of Medicine have determined that patients over 65 years of age with knee osteoarthritis (OA) who engage in regular Tai Chi exercise improve physical function and experience less pain. Tai Chi (Chuan) is a traditional style of Chinese martial arts that features slow, rhythmic movements to induce mental relaxation and enhance balance, strength, flexibility, and self-efficacy. (Science Daily)
Universal Helmet Laws For Motorcycling Most Important Policy For Saving Lives Of Motorcyclists Oct 30, 2009
29, 2009) One of the joys of riding a motorcycle is the freedom that comes with that form of travel. However the absence of physical barriers to protect riders puts motorcyclists at a higher risk of injury than other motorists. (Science Daily)
Heart Patients Running The Red Light On Traffic Restrictions Oct 30, 2009
29, 2009) More than half of patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS) don't get any counselling on their ability to drive after angioplasty -- and this could be putting lives in danger, Dr. Ravi Bajaj told the 2009 Canadian Cardiovascular Congress, co-hosted by the Heart and Stroke Foundation and the Canadian Cardiovascular Society. "If a patient is discharged from hospital following a cardiac event there is always a risk of another serious cardiac event or complication within a short period... (Science Daily)
Study Shows Linkage Between Teen Girls' Weight And Sexual Behavior Oct 30, 2009
29, 2009) A University of Pittsburgh study sheds new light on the relationship between race, body weight and sexual behavior among adolescent girls. The results suggest that a girl's ethnicity and her actual weight or perception of her weight may play a role in her participation in risky sexual behaviors. (Science Daily)
Adolescents Think School Bullying 'Will Keep On Happening' And Resign Themselves To It Oct 30, 2009
30, 2009) Most of the adolescents think that bullying in the school context "has always happened and will continue happening," and present "a negative, pessimistic and resigned attitude" towards this social problem, which makes difficult the intervention and leaves few hopes for its eradication. Those are the conclusions of a doctoral thesis carried out at the department of Evolutionary and Education Psychology of the University of Granada (Spain), which warns that, from the viewpoint of... (Science Daily)
Stem Cells Make Precursors For Sperm, Eggs Oct 29, 2009
(July 11, 2006) Scientists have demonstrated for the first time that embryonic stem (ES) cells cultured in the laboratory can produce sperm with the capacity to produce viable offspring. The research, published in. (Science Daily)
What Are Coral Reef Services Worth? $130,000 To $1.2 Million Per Hectare, Per Year Oct 29, 2009
"At the same time, we are discovering ever more about biodiversity and the benefits it provides to people. It is clear that biodiversity loss erodes the integrity of ecosystems and their capacity to adapt in a changing world. It represents a serious risk to human wellbeing and a squandering of current assets and future opportunities. "The biodiversity scientists gathered here commit themselves to finding practical solutions to this problem. They will do so by: increasing shared knowledge of... (Science Daily)
Musical Sensibility Can Help Shape Teaching, Research Education Oct 29, 2009
28, 2009) The underlying similarities between teaching, research and music can be a powerful metaphor for education and qualitative inquiry, according to a University of Illinois professor of education. Liora Bresler, a professor of curriculum and instruction in the U. of I. College of Education, says that the inherently performative and improvisatory aspects of teaching, along with the temporal, polyphonic aspects of scholarly research, compares favorably with musicianship. (Science Daily)
Married With Children The Key To Happiness? Oct 28, 2009
Married With Children The Key To Happiness. Married With Children The Key To Happiness. (Science Daily)
Cutting Sodium Consumption: A Major Public Health Priority Oct 27, 2009
27, 2009) Reducing sodium intake is a major public health priority that must be acted upon by governments and nongovernmental organizations to improve population health, states an article in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal). Higher blood pressure is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease and a diet high in sodium has been linked to high blood pressure, vascular and cardiac damage, stomach cancer, osteoporosis and other diseases. (Science Daily)
Students, Teachers Need To Be Transculturally Literate, Expert Says Oct 27, 2009
26, 2009) The current generation of college students and teachers need to be as culturally fluent with people from different cultures as they are with their own, a soft skill that has become an essential part of life in the 21st century, a University of Illinois expert on teacher education says. According to Mark Dressman, a professor in the department of curriculum and instruction in the College of Education at Illinois, the current group of college students will inherit a workplace where they... (Science Daily)
Is It A Visual Problem Or Alzheimer's? New Data Helps Doctors Make The Diagnosis Oct 27, 2009
Is It A Visual Problem Or Alzheimer's. New Data Helps Doctors Make The Diagnosis. (Science Daily)
New Laryngoscope Could Make Difficult Intubations Easier Oct 26, 2009
25, 2009) A new tool developed by a Medical College of Georgia resident and faculty member may make it easier to place assisted breathing devices under difficult circumstances. About 2 percent of patients that undergo the process, called intubation, experience complications regardless if it's performed in an emergency situation or prior to surgery. (Science Daily)
No Elder Left Behind: Researchers Say Designers Can Help Close Tech Gap Oct 25, 2009
Declining cognitive processes, decreased memory capacity and difficulty maintaining attention -- all part of the normal aging process -- can make it difficult for seniors to learn new skills ... In addition, seniors may make a greater number of errors as they interact with technology that was not designed with their capabilities in mind. (Science Daily)
Feelings Of Stigmatization May Discourage HIV Patients From Proper Care Oct 23, 2009
22, 2009) The feeling of stigmatization that people living with HIV often experience doesn't only exact a psychological toll -- new UCLA research suggests it can also lead to quantifiably negative health outcomes. In a study published in the October issue of the Journal of General Internal Medicine, researchers from the division of general internal medicine and health services research at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA found that a large number of HIV-positive individuals who... (Science Daily)
New Explanation For Controversial Old Patient-care Technique To Prevent Regurgitation Oct 22, 2009
21, 2009) You might not know what it's called, but if you've had general anesthesia before surgery, especially after an accident, it is likely you have received Sellick's maneuver. That's when fingers are pressed against a patient's throat to prevent regurgitation and spilling of stomach contents into the airway and lungs while anesthesia is being administered. (Science Daily)
Major Swine Flu Outbreak At US Air Force Academy, Unique Opportunity To Study Virus Behavior Oct 21, 2009
20, 2009) With the 2009 influenza season upon us, characterization of the epidemiology and duration of shedding for the nH1N1 virus is critical. Investigators from the U.S. Air Force Academy and the U.S. Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine Epidemiology Consult Service capitalized on a unique opportunity to gain valuable insights about the natural behavior of the nH1N1 virus, including shedding patterns, during a recent large-scale swine flu outbreak at the U.S. Air Force Academy (USAFA). (Science Daily)
Children's Blood Lead Levels Linked To Lower Test Scores Oct 21, 2009
20, 2009) Exposure to lead in early childhood significantly contributes to lower performances on end-of-grade (EOG) reading tests among minority and low-income children, according to researchers at Duke University and North Carolina Central University. "We found a clear dose-response pattern between lead exposure and test performance, with the effects becoming more pronounced as you move from children at the high end to the low end of the test-score curve," said lead investigator Marie Lynn... (Science Daily)
Taliban retakes strategic Pakistani town Oct 21, 2009
Anjum Naveed / APA Pakistani security official examines the site of a suicide bombing at International Islamic University in Islamabad, Pakistan. . (MSNBC -- International)
Are Humans Still Evolving? Absolutely, Says A New Analysis Of A Long-term Survey Of Human Health Oct 21, 2009
Are Humans Still Evolving. Absolutely, Says A New Analysis Of A Long-term Survey Of Human Health. (Science Daily)
Sexy dances, wild antics and late hours at outlet Oct 20, 2009
The 30-something said the activities at the outlet continued because of the weak enforcement and the tidak apa attitude of the local community. A check by the daily showed it was packed with couples between midnight and 4am. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Confronting Bad Behavior: Is There A Social Payoff? Oct 19, 2009
Confronting Bad Behavior: Is There A Social Payoff. Confronting Bad Behavior: Is There A Social Payoff. (Science Daily)
Small Classes Give Extra Boost To Low-achieving Students Oct 19, 2009
19, 2009) Small classes in early grades improve test scores in later grades for students of all achievement levels, but low achievers get an extra boost. That's the finding of a study on the long-term effects of class size in the November issue of the American Journal of Education. (Science Daily)
Composted Dairy Manure In Foliage Plant Production Oct 18, 2009
Highly porous with the capacity to hold water, peat makes an ideal rooting and growing medium for potted plants. But harvesting peat (and draining valuable peatlands in the process) releases the carbon stored in peat into the atmosphere as carbon dioxide. (Science Daily)
Will Harvey Milk be recognized locally? (1306) Oct 17, 2009
State law allows the governor to designate and set apart specific days for having special significance ... kidsalami wrote on Oct 16, 2009 10:53 AM:" Divorce is too easy. Children are the victims in it all. If someone is mating with the same sex, how can the human race go on? Should these people who defy nature reproduce through artificial insemination or adopt, when they have their own issues they have not worked through? Homosexuality was a mental disorder until special interest groups got a... (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Managers' Hiring Practices Vary By Race And Ethnicity, Study Finds Oct 16, 2009
15, 2009) White, Asian and Hispanic managers tend to hire more whites and fewer blacks than black managers do, according to a new study out of the University of Miami School of Business Administration. Using more than two years of personnel data from a large U.S. retail chain, the study found that when a black manager in a typical store is replaced by a white, Asian or Hispanic manager, the share of newly hired blacks falls from 21 to 17 percent, and the share of whites hired rises from 60 to 64... (Science Daily)
Colombian Guerrillas Help Scientists Locate Literacy In The Brain Oct 16, 2009
15, 2009) A unique study of former guerrillas in Colombia has helped scientists redefine their understanding of the key regions of the brain involved in literacy. The study, funded by the Wellcome Trust and the Spanish Ministry of Education and Science, has enabled the researchers to see how brain structure changed after learning to read. (Science Daily)
Fighting Flu: Stricter Hand Hygiene In Schools Only A Short-term Measure Oct 16, 2009
15, 2009) Increased hand hygiene in primary schools is only a short-term measure in preventing infections such as H1N1 from spreading. Researchers writing in the open access journal, BMC Public Health, found stricter hand hygiene practices are difficult to maintain in a school setting. (Science Daily)
Canadian Blood Supply Future Uncertain As Population Ages Oct 15, 2009
14, 2009) The Canadian blood supply relies heavily on a small number of donors with young adults donating at higher rates which may prove problematic as the population ages, according to a new study from McMaster University. The research, published in open access format in the International Journal of Health Geographics, examined what specific factors had an impact on blood donation in this country. (Science Daily)
Minimally Invasive Radical Prostatectomy Shows Advantages, But Also Certain Complications Oct 15, 2009
3, 2009) New research by urologists shows that the periurethral suspension technique results in significantly greater continence rates at three months after robot-assisted laparoscopic radical. (May 17, 2008) Transplantation of muscle-derived stem cells may provide a safe and effective treatment for patients suffering from urinary incontinence following a surgical procedure. (Science Daily)
Over Half Of Cot Deaths Occur While Co-sleeping Oct 15, 2009
14, 2009) More than half of sudden unexplained infant deaths occur while the infant is sharing a bed or a sofa with a parent (co-sleeping) and may be related to parents drinking alcohol or taking drugs, suggests a study published on the British Medical Journal website. Although the rate of cot death in the UK has fallen dramatically since the early 1990s, specific advice to avoid dangerous co-sleeping arrangements is needed to help reduce these deaths even further, say the researchers. (Science Daily)
Declines In Other Thinking And Learning Skills May Precede Memory Loss In Alzheimer's Disease Oct 14, 2009
13, 2009) Cognitive abilities other than memory, including visuospatial skills needed to perceive relationships between objects, may decline years prior to a clinical diagnosis in patients with Alzheimer's disease, according to a report in the October issue of Archives of Neurology, one of the JAMA/Archives journals. "Recent studies have focused on identifying the beginning of the transition from healthy aging to dementia," the authors write as background information in the article. (Science Daily)
People Who Work After Retiring Enjoy Better Health, According To National Study Oct 14, 2009
13, 2009) Retirees who transition from full-time work into a temporary or part-time job experience fewer major diseases and are able to function better day-to-day than people who stop working altogether, according to a national study. And the findings were significant even after controlling for people's physical and mental health before retirement. (Science Daily)
Teenage Boys Take Less Responsibility For Preventing The Spread Of Chlamydia Oct 14, 2009
14, 2009) Teenage boys in Sweden take less responsibility than girls for preventing the spread of chlamydia and other sexually transmitted infections, according to a new study from the Sahlgrenska Academy. The study was published in the journal Midwifery and was carried out in primary care in the V. (Science Daily)
Philippines storm toll tops 600 Oct 12, 2009
Aaron Favila / APA woman crosses a landslide site barefoot in Tuba town, Benguet province, northern Philippines on Sunday ... President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo also came by helicopter and ordered officials to hasten efforts to reopen the roads ... The children's father, Diang's brother, left to work in Japan two months ago to raise money for the kids' education. (MSNBC -- International)
Vision Influences Adults' Success And Health; Prenatal Factors May Be Crucial Oct 12, 2009
11, 2009) Impaired vision is associated with unemployment, low socioeconomic status, and general and mental health problems, says a long-term study by researchers at the Institute of Child Health, University College London. Poor vision was also associated with low birth weight, intrauterine growth retardation, maternal smoking during pregnancy, and socioeconomic deprivation in early childhood. (Science Daily)
Household Robots Do Not Protect Users' Security And Privacy, Researchers Say Oct 10, 2009
"In the future people may have multiple robots in the home that are much more capable and sophisticated," Denning added ... "People know to look for small parts in children's toys, or look for lead paint. For products that combine more advanced technology and wireless capabilities, people should look at whether it protects privacy and security." ... Your neighbor in Apartment 3C is probably doing it right now. (Science Daily)
Survivors Of Childhood Cancer Less Likely To Marry Oct 9, 2009
8, 2009) Childhood cancer survivors typically suffer from the long-term effects of cancer treatment on physical health, and results of a new study suggest that social implications also exist, which may affect their chance of an "I do" at the altar. Survivors are 20 to 25 percent more likely "to never marry" compared with siblings and the general population, according to findings published in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention, a journal of the American Association for Cancer Research. (Science Daily)
Statue of Helen Keller installed in Capitol Oct 8, 2009
Evan Vucci / APA statue of Helen Keller is unveiled in the Capitol Rotunda on Capitol Hill in Washington onWednesday. Riley, a former congressman, came up with the idea to replace Curry when he found that most Alabama visitors didn't know who Curry was. (MSNBC -- Politics)
While adolescents may reason as well as adults, their emotional maturity lags, says new research Oct 8, 2009
WASHINGTON A 16-year-old might be quite capable of making an informed decision about whether to end a pregnancy a decision likely to be made after due consideration and consultation with an adult but this same adolescent may not possess the maturity to be held to adult levels of responsibility if she commits a violent crime, according to new research into adolescent psychological development ... They recruited 935 10- to 30- year-olds to examine age differences in a variety of cognitive... (EurekAlert!)
New Method Predicts Dropping Out Of University Oct 8, 2009
7, 2009) Researchers from the University of Granada (UGR) and the University of Ja;n (UJA) are creating a statistical model to calculate the probability of university students dropping out and to help in the drawing up of strategic plans to reduce the number of students who give up their studies. According to the CYD 2008 report, the high university drop-out rate ranges from 30% to 50% and is regarded as one of the greatest problems currently hanging over Spanish universities. (Science Daily)
How to Document Sources for Researc... Oct 7, 2009
The type of documentation used for social science papers, including psychology, education and sociology is the American Psychological Association (APA) technique. The writer may use the same two in-text citation methods described above for MLA, but the APA style requires more information ... As for parenthetical citation in the APA style, whether paraphrasing or using a direct quote, the writer must cite the author s last name, date of publication, the letter p. in front of a period and the page... (Suite101.com)
Indonesia calls off search for missing survivors Oct 6, 2009
Kevin Frayer / APA villager walks on a felled palm tree as she surveys an area severely hit by landslides during last Wednesday's earthquake in the Sumatran Island village of Jumanak, in Padang Pariaman, on Sunday ... Hiroaki Sano, head of the Japan Disaster Rescue Team, told the AP that international search and rescue teams were winding up operations and preparing to go back home. (MSNBC -- International)
Battery Ingestion Not Uncommon In Children; Caregivers And Physicians Need Education Oct 6, 2009
5, 2009) Ten years of case studies at a pediatric hospital and a thorough literature review have shown that it is not uncommon for children to ingest small "button" batteries, either through swallowing or inserting the batteries into their noses. In a paper presented at the 2009 American Academy of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery Foundation (AAO-HNSF) Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO in San Diego, researchers revealed that a significant lack of knowledge about the dangers of button batteries... (Science Daily)
APA Formatting Guidelines for Colle... Oct 5, 2009
APA Formatting Guidelines for College Papers. APA Formatting Guidelines for College Papers ... How to Format a Paper in APA Style. (Suite101.com)
Why One Way Of Learning Is Better Than Another Oct 3, 2009
2, 2009) A new study from the Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital (The Neuro) of McGill University reveals that different patterns of training and learning lead to different types of memory formation. The significance of the study, published in the Journal of Neuroscience, is that it identifies the molecular differences between spaced training (distributed over time) and massed training (at very short intervals), shedding light on brain function and guiding learning and training... (Science Daily)
Researchers Redefine Cura Personalis -- Caring For The Whole Person -- Using Systems Medicine Oct 3, 2009
2, 2009) At a time when medicine tends to focus on patients as a "collection of visceral organs and a nervous system," systems medicine provides a new approach to medical practice that is "anticipated to result in more comprehensive and systematic patient care.". In a commentary published today in the Journal of the American Medical Association (Sept 2), Howard J. Federoff, MD, PhD, executive vice president for health sciences and executive dean of the School of Medicine at Georgetown University... (Science Daily)
How to Prepare a How-to Speech Oct 3, 2009
The purpose of this speech is to explain how to format a paper in APA style. The purpose of this speech is to demonstrate how to have a successful job interview. (Suite101.com)
Paradoxically, Food Insecurity May Be Underlying Contributor To Overweight Oct 3, 2009
2, 2009) Both household food insecurity (HFInsec) and childhood overweight are significant problems in the United States. Paradoxically, being food-insecure may be an underlying contributor to being overweight. (Science Daily)
Anxiety apex: Mental health experts seeing patients stress levels spike in recession Oct 3, 2009
The APA poll found that people do many things to reduce stress, including praying, listening to music, exercising, reading, napping, meditating, going to religious services and spending time with friends and family. Only 7 percent of those surveyed said they sought out a mental health professional to cope with their stress and anxiety. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
Stock Graphs Can Mislead: People Prefer Stocks With Shorter Runs Oct 3, 2009
2, 2009) Can the way stock information is presented lead investors to make the wrong decisions. A new study in the Journal of Consumer Research shows that when investors use charts, they are likely to make a baseless decision about the riskiness of a stock based on its run-length. (Science Daily)
Less Than Half Of U.S. Medical Students Understand Health Care System, Study Finds Oct 1, 2009
30, 2009) Less than half of graduating medical students in the U.S. say they received adequate training in understanding health care systems and the economics of practicing medicine, according to a study conducted by the University of Michigan Medical School. The national survey of more than 58,000 medical students from 2003-2007 showed an overwhelming majority were confident about their clinical training. (Science Daily)
Places To Play, But 'Stranger Danger' Fears Keep Inner-city Kids Home: Study Oct 1, 2009
30, 2009) Fear of dangerous strangers in inner-city neighbourhoods is keeping kids and teens from using playgrounds and parks to be physically active. Researchers in the Faculty of Physical Education and Recreation at the University of Alberta, led by Nick Holt, looked at perceived opportunities and barriers to physical activity in an inner-city neighbourhood in Edmonton. (Science Daily)
New Chemically-activated Antigen Could Expedite Development Of HIV Vaccine Oct 1, 2009
30, 2009) Scientists working to develop a vaccine for the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) report they have created the first antigen that induces protective antibodies capable of blocking infection of human cells by genetically-diverse strains of HIV. The new antigen differs from previously-tested vaccines by virtue of its chemically-activated property that enables close sharing of electrons and produces strong covalent bonding ... "There is another advantage. B cells have the unique... (Science Daily)
Linking Weight Loss To Less Sleep Apnea Sep 30, 2009
29, 2009) More than 12 million people in the U.S. suffer from sleep apnea, most common among the overweight and obese. More than just loud snoring, it can lead to high blood pressure, stroke, cardiovascular disease and a poor quality of life. (Science Daily)
Orgasms, Sexual Health And Attitudes About Female Genitals Sep 30, 2009
29, 2009) An Indiana University study published in the September issue of the International Journal of Sexual Health found that women who feel more positively about women's genitals find it easier to orgasm and are more likely to engage in sexual health promoting behaviors, such as having regular gynecological exams or performing vulvar self-examinations. "These are important findings about body image," said Debby Herbenick, associate director of the Center for Sexual Health Promotion in the... (Science Daily)
Impaired Kidney Function Linked To Cognitive Decline In Elderly Sep 30, 2009
29, 2009) A new study published in the medical journal Neurology suggests that impaired kidney function is a risk factor for cognitive decline in old age. The study, conducted by researchers at Rush University Medical Center, found that poor kidney function was linked specifically with cognition related to memory functions. (Science Daily)
Universal Screening Lowers Risk Of Severe Jaundice In Infants Sep 30, 2009
30, 2009) Screening all newborns for excessive bilirubin in the blood can significantly decrease the incidence of severe jaundice which, in extreme cases, can lead to seizures and brain damage, according to researchers at UCSF Children's Hospital and Kaiser Permanente's Division of Research in Oakland, CA.. The study, one of the first to examine the effectiveness of universal screening for hyperbilirubinemia, appears in the current issue of Pediatrics, the official journal of the American... (Science Daily)
Vaccination And Testing For The Human Papilloma Virus Could Eradicate Cervical Cancer Sep 26, 2009
25, 2009) Cervical cancer could be eradicated within the next 50 years if countries implement national screening programmes based on detection of the human papilloma virus (HPV), which causes the disease, together with vaccination programmes against the virus, according to a cervical cancer screening expert. Professor Jack Cuzick told Europe's largest cancer congress, ECCO 15 ESMO 34, in Berlin Sept. 24 that while the current HPV vaccines protect against two cancer-causing strains of the HPV... (Science Daily)
Switzerland Sends Its First Satellite Into Space Sep 25, 2009
This educational model focuses on cross-platform collaboration from A-Z, and apart from ensuring an exceptional finished product, prepares students for the work world in a way that sets it apart from similar attempts at other technical universities that often buy a prefabricated CubeSat kit. Furthermore, keeping to a strict budget helps students learn how to deal with monetary constraints once in the work world. (Science Daily)
Depression And Anxiety Disorders Of Adolescents Are Not The Same Thing Sep 25, 2009
24, 2009) Adolescent depression and anxiety disorders are two distinct psychiatric disorders, according to Dr. William W. Hale III (a researcher of the Langeveld Institute for the Study of Education and Development in Childhood and Adolescence at Utrecht University) in a recent publication in the Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry. Hale and his colleagues conducted a five-year, longitudinal study of secondary school adolescents. (Science Daily)
High-sugar Diet Increases Men's Blood Pressure; Gout Drug Protective, Study Finds Sep 25, 2009
24, 2009) A high-fructose diet raises blood pressure in men, while a drug used to treat gout seems to protect against the blood pressure increase, according to research reported at the American Heart Association s 63rd High Blood Pressure Research Conference. This is the first evidence of a role of fructose in raising blood pressure and a role for lowering uric acid to protect against that blood pressure increase in people, said Richard Johnson, M.D., co-author of the study and professor and... (Science Daily)
'Back-breaking' Work Beliefs Contribute To Health Workers' Pain Sep 25, 2009
Back-breaking' Work Beliefs Contribute To Health Workers' Pain. Back-breaking' Work Beliefs Contribute To Health Workers' Pain. (Science Daily)
Poor Money Management May Be Early Indicator Of Alzheimer's Disease, Say UAB Researchers Sep 24, 2009
The participant's ability to manage certain financial skills was assessed at the beginning of the study and then again one year later, using a UAB-developed tool called the Financial Capacity Instrument (FCI) ... "Financial capacity has emerged as a key activity of daily living in understanding functional impairment and decline in patients with MCI and dementia," said Marson ... "The capacity to manage one's own financial affairs is critical to success in independent living. Impairments in... (Science Daily)
