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Katie Couric opens up about a brief bout of transient global amnesia
health4 days ago

Katie Couric opens up about a brief bout of transient global amnesia

Journalist Katie Couric revealed she recently experienced transient global amnesia, a rare but temporary memory loss episode that left her unable to recall the year or the president during a day in Aspen. Experts say the condition is usually benign, lasts hours, and does not cause lasting cognitive decline or dementia; recurrence is uncommon. The NIH notes the condition is rare overall but more common in people over 50, with memory disruption that resolves once the episode ends.

via NBC News|
#health#katie-couric#memory-loss
Mild Heart Dysfunction Linked to Hidden Brain Changes and Memory Loss
neurology4 days ago

Mild Heart Dysfunction Linked to Hidden Brain Changes and Memory Loss

A 3.5-year study of 73 patients shows that even mild cardiac dysfunction can predict microscopic brain tissue damage in regions associated with Alzheimer's, mediating poorer long-term memory. The finding suggests brain microstructure could help stratify neurological risk in heart disease and guide biomarker studies of heart–brain interactions.

via News-Medical|
#alzheimers-disease#brain-microstructure#cognition
American Medicine at 250: Five Breakthroughs Redefining Health and Longevity
lifestyle10 days ago

American Medicine at 250: Five Breakthroughs Redefining Health and Longevity

The Fox News Digital piece highlights five pivotal U.S. medical advances over 250 years: orthopedic care through hip/knee replacement with robotic assistance and improved recovery; neuromodulation therapies for mental health (e.g., deep TMS) offering noninvasive brain treatment; cancer care driven by genetic understanding and personalized therapies, including targeted and immunotherapies; cardiovascular care with safer, less invasive, often robot-assisted procedures; and neurology advances enabling safer brain surgery, real-time stroke interventions, AI-assisted spine surgery, and deep brain stimulation—collectively boosting longevity and quality of life.

via Fox News|
#cancer-care#cardiovascular-care#lifestyle
science24 days ago

Autoantibodies May Drive Neurological Symptoms in a Subset of Long COVID Patients

A NIH-funded study found autoantibodies that target the nervous system are present in some Long COVID patients and may be linked to neurological symptoms; experiments transferring these antibodies to mice reproduced pain sensitivity, balance issues, and fatigue, suggesting autoimmunity could underlie a subset of Long COVID symptoms and might guide targeted therapies, though more research is needed to map specific antibodies and confirm causality.

via National Institutes of Health (.gov)|
#autoantibodies#autoimmune#locus-coeruleus
Quitting Smoking Could Cut Dementia Risk by 16%, But Weight Gain Might Undermine the Benefit
health1 month ago

Quitting Smoking Could Cut Dementia Risk by 16%, But Weight Gain Might Undermine the Benefit

A 32,000-plus US study of dementia-free adults followed for 25 years found that quitting smoking in later life is linked to a 16% lower dementia risk and slower cognitive decline, with the benefit strongest when weight gain after quitting is minimal. Gaining more than 10 kg tended to negate the dementia risk reduction, suggesting weight management should accompany smoking cessation to maximize brain health.

via ScienceAlert|
#cognitive-decline#dementia#health
18-Year Odyssey Ends with Rare Jordan Syndrome Diagnosis
health1 month ago

18-Year Odyssey Ends with Rare Jordan Syndrome Diagnosis

After 18 years of seizures, developmental delays and a string of diagnoses that never fit, Lucia Adarve was diagnosed with PPP2R5D-associated neurodevelopmental disorder (Jordan syndrome) via whole-genome sequencing at the Cleveland Clinic Undiagnosed Disease Clinic. The breakthrough provides a clear management plan, reduces seizures, connects the family with support and clinical trials, and gives Lucia a path toward greater independence, ending a long diagnostic odyssey fueled by persistent advocacy from her mother.

via CBS News|
#diagnostic-odyssey#genetics#health
Post-thrombectomy drug enhances stroke recovery by clearing downstream brain vessels
science1 month ago

Post-thrombectomy drug enhances stroke recovery by clearing downstream brain vessels

A 14-hospital Spanish trial (CHOICE-2) tested delivering a low-dose alteplase directly into the brain after thrombectomy and found that treating tiny downstream vessels improved 90-day functional outcomes and reduced low-blood-flow patches, suggesting that simply reopening the main artery isn’t enough and that post-procedure alteplase could extend the recovery window, though safety signals require further study.

via Earth.com|
#alteplase#microcirculation#neurology
Miami-area hospitals push high-tech advances to ease Parkinson's symptoms
health2 months ago

Miami-area hospitals push high-tech advances to ease Parkinson's symptoms

South Florida hospitals are deploying advanced therapies—robot-assisted deep brain stimulation, MRI-guided high‑intensity focused ultrasound, and ongoing stem-cell research—to reduce tremors and improve movement for Parkinson's patients, with quick recoveries and a broader push toward high-tech care at institutions like Memorial Regional Hospital, Baptist Health, and the University of Miami.

via Miami Herald|
#deep-brain-stimulation#focused-ultrasound#health
First-time adult seizures could signal brain cancer, study says
health2 months ago

First-time adult seizures could signal brain cancer, study says

A Danish study of nearly 50,000 adults with a first-time seizure (average age ~50) found an association with a higher short-term risk of brain cancer within a year, and also an increased risk of non-neurological cancers, underscoring that a first seizure warrants urgent medical evaluation since tumors can provoke seizures even before other symptoms.

via AOL.com|
#brain-cancer#cancer-risk#early-detection
Midlife seizures may be early sign of brain cancer, study suggests
health2 months ago

Midlife seizures may be early sign of brain cancer, study suggests

A study of nearly 49,900 Danish adults around age 50 found that a first-time seizure in adulthood is linked to a higher short-term risk of cancer within a year, including brain cancer, and a possible increased long-term risk for other cancers such as lung cancer; seizures don’t always mean cancer, but a first seizure should prompt urgent evaluation to check for underlying disease.

via New York Post|
#brain-cancer#brain-tumor#cancer-risk
GLP-1 Diabetes Drugs Linked to Higher Long-Term Cognitive Impairment Risk
health2 months ago

GLP-1 Diabetes Drugs Linked to Higher Long-Term Cognitive Impairment Risk

A propensity-matched retrospective study of nearly 65,000 adults with type 2 diabetes found that those treated with GLP-1 receptor agonists had a higher long-term risk of durable cognitive impairment over 10 years (2.6% vs 1.3%), with a hazard ratio of 2.74. The study shows an association, not causation, and further research is needed to determine whether GLP-1 therapy contributes to cognitive decline or reflects underlying risk factors.

via MedPage Today|
#cognition#diabetes#epidemiology
Stronger Flu Vaccine May Shield Seniors From Alzheimer's, Large Study Finds
health3 months ago

Stronger Flu Vaccine May Shield Seniors From Alzheimer's, Large Study Finds

A UTHealth Houston study of nearly 200,000 adults aged 65+ found that recipients of the high-dose influenza vaccine had about a 55% lower risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease compared with those who received the standard dose, with stronger effects in women. The finding builds on earlier work showing roughly a 40% risk reduction from influenza vaccination and suggests vaccine dosage may influence brain health, though access to high-dose vaccines remains uneven.

via SciTechDaily|
#aging#alzheimers-disease#health
Tango Therapy Gives Parkinson’s Patients in Argentina New Moves for Balance
health3 months ago

Tango Therapy Gives Parkinson’s Patients in Argentina New Moves for Balance

In Buenos Aires, Ramos Mejía Hospital runs a weekly tango-therapy program for Parkinson’s patients, pairing participants with non‑patients and guiding them through warm-ups, balance work, and classic tango steps to improve gait, stiffness, and coordination while boosting social and emotional well‑being; started about 15 years ago by neurologists and researchers, it has served roughly 100 patients and highlights tango’s potential to retrain motor control in daily activities.

via The New York Times|
#argentina#dance-therapy#health