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Cholesterol Fluctuations Accelerate Dementia: Early Intervention Opportunity

November 2024

Significant fluctuations in cholesterol levels, unrelated to changes in medication, may serve as an early indicator of increased dementia risk in older adults, according to a recent press release from American Heart Association Scientific Sessions 2024.

What Is the Effect of the Pandemic on Mental Health in Youth?

Findings reveal the effect of the pandemic on mental health in youth, showing a significant increase in depression and anxiety diagnoses during COVID-19.

Is Preoperative Radiotherapy the Key to Glioblastoma Survival?

Preoperative radiotherapy may significantly enhance survival rates for glioblastoma, a particularly aggressive brain cancer.

Cannabis and Psychedelic Use Reaches Historic Highs

Cannabis and hallucinogen use among adults continued to reach historic highs in 2023, according to the latest findings from the NIH-supported Monitoring the Future (MTF) survey.

Rethinking Alzheimer's: Increasing Amyloid-β42 Slows Disease Progression

Researchers from the University of Cincinnati, Ohio, suggest that increasing levels of the brain protein amyloid-β 42 may slow cognitive decline in Alzheimer’s disease.

The Truth About Stiff-Person Syndrome

Stiff-person syndrome is a rare and disabling autoimmune disorder that presents evolving diagnostic challenges for clinicians.

Artificial Light Exposure at Night Linked to Alzheimer’s Risk

Emerging research has discovered a potential link between exposure to outdoor nighttime light pollution and an increased prevalence of Alzheimer’s disease.

Consciousness Detected in Unresponsive Patients

Recent research has revealed that brain scans can detect consciousness in some patients with severe brain injuries who appear unresponsive.

High-Performing Blood Tests To Improve Diagnostic Wait Times: AAIC 2024

AAIC® 2024 findings highlight how integrating high-performing blood tests in primary care could drastically reduce wait times for Alzheimer’s diagnosis.

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