For the first time, the number of Americans living with Alzheimer’s disease (AD) has surpassed 7 million, according to the Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures report released this week. An estimated 7.2 million people aged 65 years or older are now living with AD, up from an estimated 6.9 million in the 2024 report. Three … Read more
TOPLINE: In patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D), combination therapy with glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) and thiazolidinediones was associated with a reduced risk for all-cause mortality, cardiovascular mortality, and major adverse cardiovascular events (MACEs) compared with those who used none or one of these therapies. METHODOLOGY: For people with T2D, the potential … Read more
A new social media trend is making headlines: Methylene blue is being touted as a cognitive booster and antiaging miracle. Influencers such as Ben Greenfield are promoting the use of this chemical to enhance brain performance, strengthen the immune system, and even prevent cancer without providing scientific evidence. Researchers have warned that methylene blue can … Read more
The use of smoking cessation medications during the first trimester of pregnancy posed no greater risk for major congenital malformations (MCMs) in infants than smoking, based on a meta-analysis of approximately 400,000 infants. “Maternal smoking during pregnancy is the leading cause of harms to both mother and baby, contributing to outcomes such as preterm birth, … Read more
A teaspoon of salt. This is the amount of sodium that US dietary guidelines recommend that people consume a day. Yet salt consumption is often higher than the recommended amount. The progression of evidence about the effect of salt on cardiovascular health has marched forward from studies showing a reduction in consumption associated with lower … Read more
What’s next for Wong? “My focus is twofold: deepening our understanding of immune modulation in bone metabolism and collaborating with industry and clinical partners to bring these findings from bench to bedside.” Beyond scientific breakthroughs, Wong hopes to nurture the next generation of researchers. “I want to inspire others to pursue impactful research and contribute … Read more
The widely used FAST acronym remains the best tool for helping bystanders recognize stroke symptoms, despite efforts to expand it to BE-FAST. A new study showed that adding Balance and Eye changes (BE) to FAST — Face drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulty, and Time to call 911 — does not significantly increase the likelihood of … Read more
TOPLINE: Blood pressure (BP) measurements taken in a public space — with and without ambient noise — were minimally different from readings obtained in a private, quiet office. Mean systolic BP varied by less than 1 mm Hg between settings. Although guidelines advise measuring BP in a quiet place, public venues may be valid options … Read more
This transcript has been edited for clarity. Hello. I’m Dr Maurie Markman from City of Hope. I wanted to briefly discuss a very important paper. This is one that probably didn’t get as much attention as I believe it should. It looks at a very important clinically relevant question, and one that might very much … Read more
Can AI unmask Hidden Epilepsy Lesions? Table of Contents Can AI unmask Hidden Epilepsy Lesions? AI Algorithm Shows Promise in Detecting Hidden Epilepsy Lesions AI Could Revolutionize Epilepsy Diagnosis and Treatment Can AI Unmask Hidden Epilepsy Lesions? New AI Algorithm Shows Promise in Detecting Subtle Brain Abnormalities How the AI Algorithm Works Open-Source and Collaborative … Read more