Hypnosis shown to reduce symptoms of dementia
A scientist at the University of Liverpool has found that hypnosis can slow down the impacts of dementia and improve quality of life for those living with the condition.
Forensic psychologist, Dr Simon Duff, investigated the effects of hypnosis on people living with dementia and compared the treatment to mainstream health-care methods. He also looked at how hypnosis compared to a type of group therapy in which participants were encouraged to discuss news and current affairs.
They found that people living with dementia who had received hypnosis therapy showed an improvement in concentration, memory and socialisation compared to the other two treatment groups. Relaxation, motivation and daily living activities also improved with the use of hypnosis.
Current Stats Severely Underestimate Costs of Medical Errors
Medical errors drive hospital costs up and while many seek ways to reduce these mistakes, not all fully understand their financial effects.
A new review suggests that current statistics on medical mistakes might not be comprehensive because they do not factor in all inpatient costs or include readmissions and patient care for the 90 days following surgery.
“Many hospitals are struggling to survive financially,” said study co-author William Encinosa, Ph.D. “The point of our paper is that the cost savings from reducing medical errors are much larger than previously thought.”
