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IN THIS ISSUE
Dementia can seem like a particularly cruel disease, robbing individuals of memories, insight and the ability to interact with those around them. In short, it takes away many of the things that make each of us who we are. But there is no shortage of research on how to diagnose, treat and prevent dementia. Mayo Clinic and the University of Minnesota are in the forefront of dementia research.
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ON THE COVER
DEMENTIA
Digging deep on dementia
Researchers across Minnesota seek to understand, diagnose and treat Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.
BY SUZY FRISCH
Providing help for patients and caregivers
The Dementia Resource Center in St. Cloud hopes to be a center of excellence for dementia care that can provide a model for other communities.
BY PATRICK ZOOK, MD
Resources for physicians
Physicians have access to a variety of dementia resources to share with patients and caregivers.
BY LINDA PICONE
Online program for dementia therapy
MOVING Together combines physical movements and mind-body awareness.
BY LINDA PICONE
FEATURES
Poison Control System
This one-stop service at Hennepin Healthcare has been providing poison information to physicians, health systems and individuals for 50 years.
BY LINDA PICONE
Food insecurity during COVID
A phone survey revealed that more households worried about affording food during the pandemic.
BY VIKRAM J. CHRISTIAN MBBS, CNSC; JONI GEPPERT, MPH, RDN, LN; AND DIANA B. CUTTS, MD
Twin Cities Food Justice
Twin Cities nonprofit helps ensure that edible food gets to those who need it, rather than going into the trash.
BY ANN HILL
EDITOR'S NOTE
Growing in response to a disaster
BY COLIN WEST, MD, PHD
ETHICS
Must a physician honor a patient’s demand for unsubstantiated treatment?
BY JOEL WU, JD, MPH, MA, HEC-C; JAIME KONERMAN- SEASE, PHD; AND JUSTIN PENNY, DO, MA
COMMENTARY
Health Systems Science helps medical students understand the systemic dynamics of healthcare.
BY LEIF OLSON, MD
Surgical residents can suffer vicarious trauma; a structured program can help address their needs.
BY EMILY J. ZOLFAGHARI, MD; ALEXANDER M. KUEHNE, BA; ARCHANA RAMASWAMY, MBA, MD; CHRISTOPHER J. TIGNANELLI, MD; AND AIMEE MURRAY, PSYD, LP
THE PHYSICIAN ADVOCATE
The Physician Advocate / MMA NEWS
The MMA's report on policy, people and politicsNominations for MMA officers now open. In-person networking events return. Act that addresses healthcare worker burnout becomes law. MMA Board policy on public option.
RESEARCH
Cohorting patients during COVID meant better outcomes.
BY LINDA PICONE