Cultural bias in the assessment of language: A closer look at the Boston naming test among multicultural Canadian older adults.

Objective: The Boston Naming Test (BNT) is commonly used to assess word-finding in older adults but performance may be impacted by cultural and linguistic factors. This study aimed to assess cultural bias in BNT performance among older adults, explore sources of this bias and provide clinical guidelines for its use in multicultural settings.

Methods: We conducted a retrospective chart review of 525 older adults referred for neuropsychological assessment at a large geriatric hospital in a multicultural Canadian city.

Delirium secondary to anticholinergics.

We present a case of a young man who developed sudden deterioration in his physical and mental state whilst being treated as an inpatient for substance-induced psychosis. This deterioration was manifested by sudden disorientation, change in behaviour and visual hallucinations. It was only after excluding other potential causes that this presentation was attributed to the regular administration of procyclidine that was being used to counteract the extrapyramidal side effects from antipsychotics.

Evaluating the effectiveness of compensatory memory interventions in adults with acquired brain injury: A systematic review and meta-analysis of memory and everyday outcomes.

Objective: Adults with acquired brain injury (ABI) often experience memory impairments that are persistent and difficult to treat. Although evidence has shown that rehabilitation programs may improve cognitive performance in persons with ABI, there is an opportunity to look more closely at the benefits provided by specific interventions. We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to evaluate whether compensation-based memory programs improve memory or everyday outcomes (e.

An observational study on the use of long acting buprenorphine (ublocade) and a amper resistant PICC for utpatient IV antibiotic administration in atients with serious infections and pioid se isorder; The project.

What Is Stop Oud?: The STOP OUD project is an observational study on the use of long-acting buprenorphine (ublocade) and a amper resistant PICC clamp for utpatient IV antibiotic administration in atients with serious infections and pioid se isorder (STOP OUD).

Background: The US opioid crisis is driving up serious infections related to intravenous drug use. These infections require prolonged courses of antibiotics, often resulting in lengthy hospital stays.