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February 7, 2023

Blood Test May Predict Future Cognitive Decline in Preclinical AD Blood Test May Predict Future Cognitive Decline in Preclinical AD

Plasma phosphorylated (P)-tau217 can help identify amyloid-beta­–positive, cognitively unimpaired individuals with preclinical Alzheimer’s disease (AD) who are most likely to deteriorate in the coming years, new […]
February 6, 2023

People Don’t Lose Their Keys as Much as They Think People Don’t Lose Their Keys as Much as They Think

Can’t find your keys? Misplaced your glasses? No clue where you parked your car? We all lose things from time to time. And we’ve all heard […]
February 6, 2023

Polypill May Slow Functional, but Not Cognitive, Decline Polypill May Slow Functional, but Not Cognitive, Decline

A polypill that targets vascular risk factors may help slow functional decline in older adults, new research suggests. However, an analysis from the International Polycap Study […]
February 3, 2023

ChatGPT’s AI Could Help Catch Alzheimer’s Early ChatGPT’s AI Could Help Catch Alzheimer’s Early

The artificial intelligence that can write essays and pass tests can also help identify dementia. Researchers at Drexel University in Philadelphia used the AI behind ChatGPT (which has […]
February 3, 2023

More Data Back Guillain-Barré Risk With Janssen COVID Shot More Data Back Guillain-Barré Risk With Janssen COVID Shot

Editor’s note: Find the latest COVID-19 news and guidance in Medscape’s Coronavirus Resource Center. New surveillance data from the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS) back […]
February 2, 2023

Cognitive Testing for Older Drivers: Is There a Benefit? Cognitive Testing for Older Drivers: Is There a Benefit?

A mandatory cognitive screening policy targeting older drivers appeared to lower car crashes involving people over 70, according to results from a large population-based study using […]
February 2, 2023

Antidepressants Mostly Ineffective, ‘Lackluster’ for Chronic Pain Antidepressants Mostly Ineffective, ‘Lackluster’ for Chronic Pain

Most antidepressants are not effective for treating pain conditions, new research suggests. In an overview of 26 systematic reviews, and more than 25,000 adult participants, investigators found […]
February 2, 2023

Rats Know a Good Beat When They Hear It Rats Know a Good Beat When They Hear It

Rats recognize musical beats and can bop to the rhythm of music in a manner similar to humans, according to researchers at the University of Tokyo. […]
January 31, 2023

‘Depression Circuit’ Identified in MS Patients ‘Depression Circuit’ Identified in MS Patients

The common coexistence of multiple sclerosis (MS) and depression may be explained in part by MS lesions occurring along a specific “depression circuit” in the brain, […]
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