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Quintana v. Santa Fe County Board of Commissioners
The court revived claims that an officer ignored a detainee's heroin withdrawal. It also held that the jail's intake failures could lead to liability.
Chamberlain v. Virginia Department of Corrections
The court denied an incarcerated man's request for opioid addiction medication. It found he did not prove immediate harm or medical need for the treatment.
Diagnostic accuracy of the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) for cognitive screening in old age psychiatry- Determining cutoff scores in clinical practice. Avoiding spectrum bias caused by healthy controls
This study found the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) helps identify mild cognitive impairment and early-stage dementia in older adults in a psychiatric setting. It suggests the MoCA can aid in adapting treatment for these patients.
What are the neural correlates of meta-cognition and anosognosia in Alzheimer's disease? A systematic review
Anosognosia, or unawareness of one's condition, is common in Alzheimer's Disease and impacts patient care and caregiver burden. It increases care costs and may predict conversion from mild cognitive impairment to Alzheimer's.
Screening for Cognitive Impairment in Older Adults US Preventive Services Task Force Recommendation Statement
The US Preventive Services Task Force finds insufficient evidence to assess the benefits and harms of screening for cognitive impairment in older adults without recognized signs or symptoms.
Psychometric properties of the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) in healthy participants aged 18–70
The MoCA cognitive screening tool has shown mixed results regarding its reliability and how factors like education, age, and sex influence performance across different populations and languages.
One Size Does Not Fit All- Choosing Practical Cognitive Screening Tools for Your Practice
This article explains that free cognitive screening tools often become fee-based, forcing clinicians to switch. It also reviews different screening approaches and factors that influence test accuracy.
Global Cognitive Impairment Prevalence and Incidence in Community Dwelling Older Adults—A Systematic Review
The global elderly population is growing, increasing cognitive impairment prevalence and incidence. This review identified the need for more up-to-date data on cognitive impairment trends to help develop prevention strategies.
State v. Stack
The court ruled that voluntary intoxication cannot be used as an insanity defense. This upheld a murder conviction for a man who claimed alcohol caused a blackout during a fatal assault.
Croft v. State
The defendant, sentenced to life as a juvenile offender, appealed based on new case law. The court held that the postconviction court lacked jurisdiction to resentence him.
Wittemen v. Florida
The court upheld a life sentence with parole eligibility after 25 years for a defendant convicted of murder at age 17, citing a recent Florida Supreme Court ruling.
G.T. v. Board of Education of Kanawha
The court found Kanawha County schools failed to provide effective behavior support for students with disabilities, violating federal law. This lack of support led to disciplinary actions and hindered learning for students like G.T.
Commonwealth v. Bredhold
The Kentucky Supreme Court ruled that defendants not yet sentenced could not challenge the death penalty's constitutionality. The court vacated a lower court's finding that the death penalty for those under 21 was unconstitutional.
35 faith leaders say blocking Safehouse's overdose-prevention site violates their religious freedom. Their faiths command them to preserve life and show compassion to those in need.
Defendants argue an overdose prevention site would save lives by providing a supervised, hygienic space for drug consumption with immediate medical care and referrals, without violating federal law.
Brief of the Society of Cannabis Clinicians, the Association of Cannabis Specialists, the Drug Policy Alliance, and the Americans for Safe Access Foundation as Amici Curiae
This brief argues that a judicial district's policy prohibiting medical marijuana for probationers unlawfully overrides state law. It contends the policy endangers patients by denying physician-approved treatment and lacks scientific basis.