June 20, 2025

Retinal Changes Linked to Neurological Disease Progression

New research reviewed dozens of studies and revealed that visual dysfunction, including retinal changes, may serve as early signs of neurodegenerative and neurodevelopmental diseases, offering a noninvasive pathway for earlier diagnosis and disease monitoring.

Conexiant

June 16, 2025

Can One Drug Decode Obesity’s Roots?

A new treatment for rare, extreme hunger offers life-changing relief and uncovers clues to obesity’s tangled biology—reshaping how we understand and treat the condition.

KFF Health News

June 16, 2025

New Tool Estimates Amyloid Risk in Early Alzheimer’s

Cognitive performance–based score stratifies older adults by risk of cerebral amyloid deposition.

Conexiant

June 12, 2025

Advancing Precision Therapies for Rare Metabolic Disorders

Eva Morava, MD, PhD, and Tamas Kozicz, MD, PhD, are advancing therapies for rare metabolic disorders using organoid models and clinical trials—bringing personalized treatments to patients with congenital disorders of glycosylation and mitochondrial diseases.

Mount Sinai New York

June 11, 2025

Restoring Movement, Reclaiming Lives: Advancing Brachial Plexus Injury Care at Barnes-Jewish Hospital

David Brogan, MD, MSc, and Christopher Dy, MD, MPH, who are pioneering new approaches to treating brachial plexus injuries, including those caused by high-velocity trauma such as motor vehicle accidents.

Barnes-Jewish

June 10, 2025

Refer Patients Early When Brain and Spine Disorders Are Suspected

Experts at the inaugural Marcus Neuroscience Institute Brain & Spine Symposium shared the latest advances recently with physicians and other healthcare providers.

Baptist Health South Florida

June 04, 2025

Stroke Risk in Down Syndrome: Underestimated?

A large population study found that individuals with Down syndrome face a significantly higher risk of stroke, particularly at younger ages, while their risk of heart attack is generally similar to the general population but elevated before age 40.

Conexiant

June 03, 2025

Advanced Treatment Strategies for Medically Refractory Epilepsy: A Clinical Update

Medically refractory epilepsy remains a significant clinical challenge, affecting approximately 30 percent of the 3.4 million Americans living with epilepsy.

Baptist Health South Florida

June 02, 2025

Kids, Interrupted: America’s Youngest Caregivers

Millions of children are caring for sick or disabled adults at home — a growing crisis fueled by shrinking Medicaid funds and fading support systems.

KFF Health News