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Memory Training Interventions: What has been forgotten?

Memory training for older adults often produces gains that are limited to the particular memory tasks encountered during training. We suggest that memory training programs may be misguided by an implicit "generalist" assumption-memory training on a couple of memory tasks will have a positive benefit on memory ability in general. One approach to increase memory-training benefits is to target tra...

Semmelweis's Forgotten Gift: Has Handwashing Lost Its Importance?

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES The hands harbour a kaleidoscope of bacteria, thus making hand washing an essential attribute in preventing the transmission of nosocomial pathogens. Medical students, as a part of their curriculum, are taught about handwashing. However, their adherence to it is doubtful. This study was carried out to ascertain the impact of educating medical students about the correct...

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The hand that has forgotten its cunning--lessons from musicians' hand dystonia.

Focal task-specific dystonia of the musicians' hand (FTSDmh) is an occupational movement disorder that affects instrumental musicians and often derails careers. There has been speculation on the role of intense practice or the specific technical demands of various instruments as triggers for the development of FTSDmh. In this study, we review the clinical features of all published cases (899 pa...

Her Brother's Keeper: The Prosecutor's Responsibility When Defense Counsel Has a Potential Conflict of Interest