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Autoimmune encephalitis screening cost-effective for those with first-episode psychosis
Routine screening for autoimmune encephalitis among patients with first-episode psychosis appeared cost-effective in the United States, according to study results published in Journal of Clinical Psychiatry. “There are few guidelines and limited published evidence to help psychiatrists decide what tests Read More …
Why It’s Smart to Use Authentication Apps for Multifactor Security
In a world riddled with data breaches, having a strong password isn’t always enough to keep your personal and financial information safe. That’s why security experts recommend safeguarding your accounts with another layer of defense, namely multifactor authentication (aka two-factor Read More …
CDC Panel Votes on Who Should Get COVID Vaccines First
An influential government committee has recommended that healthcare workers and people who reside in long-term care facilities get the first doses of COVID-19 vaccines when they become available. READ FULL ARTICLE HERE
Poll: Surprise medical bills pose significant financial burden
Nearly half (49%) of U.S. adults say worrying about an unexpected medical bill keeps them from seeking care, and a similar proportion (44%) say if they received an unexpected medical bill for $1,000 they would not have the money to Read More …
Almost Half in U.S. Fear Surprise Medical Bills
Those fears aren’t unfounded. Among those with private health insurance, 68% have received unexpected medical bills and 33% couldn’t pay them on time, while 23% said they haven’t paid them yet. READ FULL ARTICLE HERE
Aphasia: The disorder that makes you lose your words
Language is an essential part of our lives that we often take for granted. But, if the delicate web of language networks in your brain became disrupted by stroke, illness, or trauma, you could find yourself truly at a loss Read More …
Alcohol Use After a Brain Injury
Following my acquired brain injury from encephalitis, I’ve noticed that alcohol now plays several tricks on my brain. Has your alcohol use after brain injury changed? In this blog I dug further to find out how alcohol impacts an injured Read More …
The Many Faces of Depression
Most of us have a preconceived idea of what depression looks like…but depression can wear many faces. Rain or shine, it can sneak up on you when you least expect it, but it can also slowly chip away at you. Read More …
Study is the first to link microbiota to dynamics of the human immune system
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center researchers have uncovered an important finding about the relationship between the microbiota and the immune system, showing for the first time that the concentration of different types of immune cells in the blood changes in Read More …