IntroductionAny persistent degree of cognitive impairment in older adults is a concern as it can progress to dementia. This study aimed to determine the incidence and risk factors for early postoperative cognitive dysfunction (POCD) in elderly patients undergoing spine surgery.MethodsPatients were enrolled from a previous prospective observational study after screening for normal cognitive function using […]
Published on January 12, 2024
A universal coronavirus vaccine could have saved millions of lives and billions of dollars if one had been available prior to the pandemic, a new study argues. Further, a universal vaccine – one that targets parts of the virus common to all coronaviruses – could still be a… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David […]
Published on January 12, 2024
Women who’ve survived breast cancer may want to up their dietary intake of soy, nuts, beans and whole grains, a new analysis finds. A higher intake of soy compounds called isoflavones was especially tied to better odds that cancer would not return, according to researchers… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, […]
Published on January 12, 2024
