July 17, 2025

Semaglutide, Tirzepatide Linked to Lower Dementia Risk

Researchers found that semaglutide and tirzepatide were associated with reduced risks of dementia, stroke, and all-cause mortality in patients with type 2 diabetes and obesity.

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July 15, 2025

New Autism Classes Highlight Genetic Underpinnings

Researchers identified four distinct autism subtypes with unique genetic profiles and developmental patterns.

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July 14, 2025

Potential Links Between Infection and Alzheimer’s Disease

Researchers examine the potential contribution of Chlamydia pneumoniae and SARS-CoV-2 infections to Alzheimer’s disease pathogenesis, focusing on neuroinflammatory mechanisms and genetic factors such as APOEε4.

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July 14, 2025

Predicting Naming Loss After Epilepsy Surgery

A study of patients who underwent epilepsy surgery in the language-dominant temporal lobe identified key risk factors for early naming decline and found that the degree of early decline predicts long-term recovery.

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July 14, 2025

Gabapentin Use Tied to Cognitive Decline, Study

Gabapentin use was associated with a 29% increased risk of dementia and an 85% increased risk of mild cognitive impairment within 10 years of pain diagnosis.

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July 10, 2025

No Heart Risk Found With Triptan Use

A large real-world study found no significant increase in short-term heart attack or stroke risk among migraine patients using triptans, including those with cardiovascular risk factors.

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July 09, 2025

Tinnitus Linked to Cognitive Impairment in Older Adults

An analysis of NHANES 2011–2014 data found that older adults with acute tinnitus scored significantly lower on attention and executive function tests.

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July 09, 2025

Oral Bacteria Linked to Brain, Gene Risk

A study of older adults found that specific oral bacteria were linked to cognitive performance and genetic risk for Alzheimer’s, while other microbes showed stronger associations in people with mild cognitive impairment.

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July 09, 2025

Four Diagnostic Paths Found to Predict Alzheimer’s

A study of over 24,000 patients identified four common diagnostic paths that lead to Alzheimer’s disease, with multi-step sequences posing higher risk than single conditions and showing reproducibility in a national validation cohort.

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