Curry leaves for brain health

In the present era, together with the advancement of lifestyles, dreadful illnesses are afflicting society at an alarming rate. The risk of brain disorders is one of the major issues that require an effective solution. The underlying route of pathogenesis of many of these disorders is naïve; oxidative stress, followed by free radical attack and mitochondrial dysfunction can be considered as the prime reasons for many of the neurodegenerative diseases. Still, medical sciences remain clueless regarding an appropriate therapeutic strategy for these disorders. It would be highly beneficial to consider the potential of many natural plants or their parts in treating these ailments. Curry leaves (M. koenigii) is one among them, found to possess many medical properties. Recent studies suggest that antioxidants and polyphenols present in the M. koenigii help in delaying the onset and reducing the extent of cognitive disorders. Here we are summarizing the beneficial effects of curry leaves for brain health.6 page(s

Flaxseeds for brain health

The presence of polyunsaturated fatty acids, dietary fibers, lignans, proteins, and minerals in flaxseed is the basis of its nutraceutical properties. Flaxseed is now being considered as a good dietary supplement for improved human health. The numerous health benefits of flaxseed include preventive roles against cardiovascular diseases, cancer, diabetes, and brain disorders. This review focuses mainly in discussing the studies performed until now regarding the beneficial effects of flaxseed in brain health.10 page(s

Patient Perceptions of e-Visits: Qualitative Study of Older Adults to Inform Health System Implementation

BackgroundElectronic visits (e-visits) are billable, asynchronous patient-initiated messages that require at least five minutes of medical decision-making by a provider. Unequal use of patient portal tools like e-visits by certain patient populations may worsen health disparities. To date, no study has attempted to qualitatively assess perceptions of e-visits in older adults. ObjectiveIn this qualitative study, we aimed to understand patient perceptions of e-visits, including their perceived utility, barriers to use, and care implications, with a focus on vulnerable patient groups. MethodsWe conducted a qualitative study using in-depth structured individual interviews with patients from diverse backgrounds to assess their knowledge and perceptions surrounding e-visits as compared with unbilled portal messages and other visit types. We used content analysis to analyze interview data. ResultsWe conducted 20 interviews, all in adults older than 65 years. We identified 4 overarching coding categories or themes. First, participants were generally accepting of the concept of e-visits and willing to try them. Second, nearly two-thirds of the participants voiced a preference for synchronous communication. Third, participants had specific concerns about the name “e-visit” and when to choose this type of visit in the patient portal. Fourth, some participants indicated discomfort using or accessing technology for e-visits. Financial barriers to the use of e-visits was not a common theme. ConclusionsOur findings suggest that older adults are generally accepting of the concept of e-visits, but uptake may be limited due to their preference for synchronous communication. We identified several opportunities to improve e-visit implementation

Patient Perceptions of e-Visits: Qualitative Study of Older Adults to Inform Health System Implementation.

BackgroundElectronic visits (e-visits) are billable, asynchronous patient-initiated messages that require at least five minutes of medical decision-making by a provider. Unequal use of patient portal tools like e-visits by certain patient populations may worsen health disparities. To date, no study has attempted to qualitatively assess perceptions of e-visits in older adults.ObjectiveIn this qualitative study, we aimed to understand patient perceptions of e-visits, including their perceived utility, barriers to use, and care implications, with a focus on vulnerable patient groups.MethodsWe conducted a qualitative study using in-depth structured individual interviews with patients from diverse backgrounds to assess their knowledge and perceptions surrounding e-visits as compared with unbilled portal messages and other visit types. We used content analysis to analyze interview data.ResultsWe conducted 20 interviews, all in adults older than 65 years. We identified 4 overarching coding categories or themes. First, participants were generally accepting of the concept of e-visits and willing to try them. Second, nearly two-thirds of the participants voiced a preference for synchronous communication. Third, participants had specific concerns about the name "e-visit" and when to choose this type of visit in the patient portal. Fourth, some participants indicated discomfort using or accessing technology for e-visits. Financial barriers to the use of e-visits was not a common theme.ConclusionsOur findings suggest that older adults are generally accepting of the concept of e-visits, but uptake may be limited due to their preference for synchronous communication. We identified several opportunities to improve e-visit implementation