Neurology
Key Takeaways: Stem cell-derived dopamine neurons were safely transplanted into Parkinson’s patients in two clinical trials. Some patients showed improved motor symptoms, especially in the high-dose groups, with no …
Key Takeaways Zostavax was linked to a 20% lower dementia risk in older adults over seven years. The effect was stronger in women, possibly due to immune differences. Findings …
A Rare Case of Occupational Exposure to Variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease A case report published in the New England Journal of Medicine described a laboratory technician who developed variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob …
Key Takeaways: Parents show stronger neural connectivity in aging-sensitive brain regions. Benefits apply equally to mothers and fathers. Effect scales with number of children. Parenting acts as “brain enrichment” …
In the U.S., both traumatic brain injuries and strokes represent major health challenges, with over 69,000 TBI-related deaths and more than 795,000 people experiencing strokes annually. A new study …
Key Takeaways Children with drug-resistant epilepsy who underwent craniotomy had a 98.45% 10-year survival rate, surpassing medication (89.27%) and nerve stimulation (92.65%). Craniotomy may be safe even for infants …
The autism susceptibility candidate 2 (AUTS2) gene has been found to be responsible for various brain developmental disorders. Diverse structural alterations of the gene have been implicated in conditions …
A large nationwide study of nearly 16,000 older adults found that symptoms suggesting REM sleep behavior disorder were surprisingly common on an online questionnaire. But most people who initially …
Statins are among the world’s most widely used medicines for lowering LDL cholesterol and reducing cardiovascular risk. New research from Denmark suggests that when people with type 2 diabetes …
Researchers have found that carefully synchronized electrical stimulation of two brain regions can improve aspects of emotional action control in people with high levels of social anxiety. The 2026 …
