Brain Damage After Anesthesia; Obesity And Dementia; Alan Alda’s Parkinson’s Disease
A neurology news roundup covers a teen’s reported brain injury after surgery, obesity and dementia survival data, and Alan Alda’s account of Parkinson’s.
We Keep Treating Resistant Infections. We Rarely Ask Where The Resistance Came From.
A physician argues that routine antibiotic use in food animals contributes to resistance, citing the colistin ban in China as evidence policy can help.
Your Gut May Be Making A Molecule That Raises Alzheimer’s Risk
A study links the gut bacterial molecule imidazole propionate to Alzheimer’s-related brain markers and faster cognitive decline, but does not prove cause in people.
A Sixty and Me report outlines how adult incontinence can affect people of different ages and why symptoms should be discussed with a health professional.
Improving Primary Care For Chronic Health Conditions; New Target For Asthma And COPD
A 19-country analysis of nearly 70,000 adults with chronic conditions found better reported care experiences were associated with long-term provider relationships and care coordination.
Functional Decline Precedes Cardiovascular Disease Events By Many Years
A study of 12,015 older adults found worsening frailty and physical function years before cardiovascular events, with differences widening near diagnosis.
