October 04, 2024

How Does Trisomy 21 Affect Fetal Hematopoiesis?

Fetal hematopoietic stem cells in Down syndrome are 'primed' for differentiation, as revealed by single-cell multi-omics of over 1.1 million cells, potentially explaining early hematological abnormalities.

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October 02, 2024

Mailed Intervention Aids Older Adults in Reducing Sedative Use

A recent study demonstrates the effectiveness of a mailed, self-guided intervention in reducing long-term sedative use among older adults, with nearly 50% of participants achieving reductions in benzodiazepine receptor agonist (BZRA) use. Participants also reported improvements in sleep outcomes and an increased adoption of cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBTI) techniques.

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October 02, 2024

Time of Day Affects Dementia Blood Biomarkers

A recent study reveals that levels of key dementia biomarkers, including phosphorylated tau, show significant fluctuations throughout the day, with the highest levels occurring in the afternoon and early evening. Published in Translational Psychiatry, the study emphasizes the potential impact of timing on dementia biomarker evaluation.

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October 02, 2024

Is Hearing Loss Linked to Cognitive Decline in Middle Age?

A large study found that even mild hearing loss was associated with a 10% increase in the odds of cognitive impairment, highlighting the potential cognitive impact of hearing deficits in middle-aged populations.

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October 01, 2024

An Expanded Role for Faricimab?

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September 26, 2024

New Study Uncovers Bidirectional Relationship Between Oral Diseases and Cognitive Function

New study unveils bidirectional link between oral diseases and cognitive function in older adults, emphasizing the significance of practicing beneficial oral health and cognitive function behaviors for a better quality of life.

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September 26, 2024

AP Defibrillator Pad Placement Associated with Higher ROSC Odds in OHCA

A recent study published in JAMA Network Open examines the impact of anterior-posterior (AP) vs anterior-lateral (AL) defibrillator pad placement on return of spontaneous circulation in patients with shockable out-of-hospital cardiac arrest.

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September 25, 2024

Is CTG18.1 Instability the Key to FECD Progression?

FECD may also be a translationally relevant model system to rarer and currently incurable repeat-mediated human diseases.

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September 24, 2024

30-Second HRV: A New Tool for TBI Assessment?

Study reveals rMSSD in 30-second recordings highly correlates (r=0.99) with 5-minute HRV assessments in severe TBI patients, potentially streamlining cardiac autonomic evaluation.

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