July 14, 2025

Slowing AMD Progression

Study defines a novel role for ApoM/S1P signaling in AMD driven by RPE lipotoxicity

The Ophthalmologist

July 14, 2025

Pegivirus in Brain Linked to Parkinson’s Disease

A new study identified human pegivirus in the brains and blood of patients with Parkinson’s disease, revealing virus-linked immune and gene expression changes that varied by genetic background.

Conexiant

July 10, 2025

Apheresis Shows Promise for Removing Microplastics From Human Blood

Extracorporeal therapeutic apheresis demonstrated the ability to remove microplastic-like particles from human blood in patients with myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome, according to a study published in Brain Medicine.

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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.

Conexiant

July 07, 2025

Can Gene Therapy Restore Hearing?

A new gene therapy trial shows rapid, significant hearing improvement in children and adults with inherited deafness caused by OTOF mutations.

Conexiant

July 07, 2025

Newborns Show Higher p-tau217 Than Alzheimer’s Patients

Newborns have higher levels of phosphorylated tau217 in their blood than even patients with Alzheimer’s disease, a new study finds, raising new questions about the dual role of tau in brain development and degeneration.

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July 02, 2025

Medical Oddities: Leprosy’s Old New World Secret

This week’s clinical grab bag: tea for gloom, ancient leprosy, smoggy fibrosis & power peeing.

Conexiant

July 01, 2025

Cough Syrup for Cognition Loss?

Once used for coughs, ambroxol is being investigated for Parkinson disease dementia. A new trial shows it is safe and biologically active, though cognitive benefits remain unproven.

Conexiant

July 01, 2025

Retinal Thickness Patterns Linked to ALS Risk

In a long-term cohort study, researchers found that specific retinal changes—thinner photoreceptor layers and thicker retinal pigment epithelium—were linked to a higher risk of developing amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, suggesting potential noninvasive biomarkers for early detection.

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