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Patient- and Caregiver-Reported Impact of Symptoms in Alzheimer Disease

The real-world impact of symptoms in Alzheimer’s disease (AD), mild cognitive impairment (MCI), and dementia from the perspectives of patients and their caregivers has been investigated in a recent study.

Disease X: Africa CDC Responds To Mystery Outbreak

Africa CDC has dispatched a team to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to investigate an unknown pathogen, identified as “Disease X,” which has caused severe illness and a high mortality rate, especially among children.

Infertility Without Treatment Increases Systemic Autoimmune Rheumatic Disease Risk

Females who experience infertility but do not use fertility treatment may be at an increased risk for developing systemic autoimmune rheumatic disease (SARD) after childbirth, according to a new population-based cohort study.

Hidden Fat Identifies Alzheimer’s 20 Years In Advance

A direct link between visceral fat and the presence of brain abnormalities associated with Alzheimer’s disease, up to 20 years before symptoms appear, has been identified in a new study.

Cancer Prevention and Screening Effects Over 45 Years

Over the past 45 years, cancer prevention and screening interventions have averted nearly 6 million deaths from major cancers in the United States, according to new research.

Can AI Improve Pulmonary Hypertension Detection?

Pulmonary hypertension (PH), a life-threatening condition, is commonly seen in patients with interstitial lung disease (ILD), significantly increasing their risk of morbidity and mortality.

H5N1 Mutation May Enable Human Spread

A single genetic mutation in the bovine influenza H5N1 virus may have the potential to adapt to human hosts.

Preterm Infants Facing Hemangioma Risks

A recent multicenter cohort study reveals that preterm infants are more likely to develop severe forms of infantile hemangiomas (IH), raising concerns about delayed diagnosis and potential scarring risks.

Minimally Invasive Treatment Delays Knee Surgery

Genicular artery embolization (GAE), a minimally invasive procedure, offers promising relief for patients with knee osteoarthritis, potentially delaying or eliminating the need for knee replacement surgery, according to new findings presented at the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) annual meeting.

Pharmacy Closures Threaten Community Care Access

Independent pharmacies and those in predominantly Black and Latinx neighborhoods face a growing crisis as retail pharmacy closures surge, impacting access to care and community health.