Tag: Neurology
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Incretin-Based Diabetes Drugs May Protect Against Dementia, Large McGill Study Finds
Overview: A Potential Dementia Benefit from Incretin-Based Diabetes Drugs In a significant development for both diabetes management and cognitive health, researchers from McGill University report that two classes of incretin-based medications — commonly prescribed for Type 2 diabetes — are associated with a lower risk of dementia. The study analyzed clinical data from more than…
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UK’s Youngest Dementia Patient: Andre Yarham’s Battle and Final Years
Understanding a Rare Diagnosis in a Young Life The death of Andre Yarham at age 24 has drawn attention to a rare and aggressive form of dementia that can affect people much younger than the typical age group associated with the condition. In the months and years after his diagnosis, doctors described his brain as…
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Post-Stroke Injection Protects the Brain in Preclinical Study
New Findings Suggest a Post-Stroke Injection Could Mitigate Brain Damage In the race against stroke, every minute counts. While restoring blood flow to the brain is essential to save lives, the sudden return of blood can paradoxically cause additional harm. Emerging preclinical research now suggests that a targeted injection administered after a stroke may protect…
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Toward a Global Research Plan for Preventing Multiple Sclerosis: Seizing the Moment
Why a Global Research Plan for Preventing Multiple Sclerosis is Urgent Multiple sclerosis (MS) affects more than three million people worldwide and imposes a substantial burden on individuals, families, and health systems. While disease-modifying therapies have extended and improved the lives of many with MS, the opportunity to prevent the onset of the disease is…
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NHS Stroke Crisis: Shortage of Specialists Costing Lives and Quality of Life
Introduction: A looming NHS crisis in stroke care Senior doctors warn that thousands of stroke patients in the UK are suffering worse outcomes or dying because the National Health Service (NHS) lacks enough stroke specialists to provide timely, high-quality care. The shortage of stroke consultants across hospitals means many patients do not receive urgent assessment…
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NHS Stroke Staffing Crisis: Thousands at Risk of Severe Disability or Death
UK’s Stroke Crisis: A System Under Strain Health leaders and senior doctors warn that a chronic shortage of stroke consultants across the National Health Service (NHS) is delaying critical care for thousands of patients. With every hour counting after a stroke, delays in assessment and treatment can result in worse outcomes, leaving many people with…
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Cardiff man’s nightmare TIA diagnosis after girlfriend misread symptoms
What happened to the Cardiff man A 42-year-old man from Cardiff experienced a sudden loss of movement on his left side and trouble speaking after suffering a mini-stroke, medically known as a transient ischemic attack (TIA), at home last summer. His initial symptoms were easy to dismiss, and his girlfriend believed he was merely drunk,…
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Brain Markers Could Offer Early Clues into Parkinson’s Disease
Unlocking Early Clues: Brain Markers in Parkinson’s Disease In the quest to understand Parkinson’s disease, researchers are turning to the brain’s own signaling system. A recent study leverages advanced brain imaging to explore how Parkinson’s disrupts the normal relationship between two key neural indicators. By identifying shifts in these markers, scientists hope to detect the…
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Parkinson’s Brain Markers: Early Clues from Imaging
Parkinson’s Disease and the Search for Early Clues Parkinson’s disease affects millions, with more than 1.1 million people in the United States living with the condition. Researchers are racing to identify early signals that precede visible symptoms, aiming to diagnose sooner and tailor treatments that slow progression. A new study centers on brain imaging to…
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Brain Markers Could Offer Early Clues Into Parkinson’s Disease: A New Imaging Study
New Imaging Study Shows Promise for Early Parkinson’s Clues Parkinson’s disease, which affects more than 1.1 million people in the United States, is notoriously difficult to diagnose early. A new study leveraging advanced brain imaging proposes that specific brain markers—two key neural indicators—lose their normal relationship as Parkinson’s progresses. By examining how these markers interact,…