JAMA Editors' Summary Lifestyle Interventions for Cognitive Function, Influenza-Associated Neurologic Conditions in Children, Stimulant Use in Adolescents, and more
Aug 1, 2025
Discover how structured lifestyle interventions can enhance cognitive function in older adults through exercise, diet, and social activities. Learn about the severe impacts of influenza on children, including critical neurological conditions. Delve into the complexities of drug pricing and the push for transparency in Alzheimer's treatment. Lastly, uncover intriguing links between patent foramen ovale and stroke, along with insights into managing cognitive impairment and obesity medications.
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Lifestyle Intervention Boosts Cognition
- A structured lifestyle intervention improves global cognition in older adults at risk of cognitive decline.
- It includes physical exercise, diet, cognitive challenge, social engagement, and cardiovascular monitoring.
Severe Flu Brain Illness in Kids
- Influenza-associated acute necrotizing encephalopathy in children shows high mortality and disability.
- It carries a 27% death rate and 63% of survivors have moderate disabilities at 90 days.
Mission Act's Mixed Healthcare Results
- The Mission Act reduced travel times for veterans needing cardiac procedures.
- However, it may be associated with higher risk of adverse procedural outcomes.