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The Versatility of Neurosonology: Vertebrobasilar Pathology

Neurosonology is a versatile, non-invasive diagnostic modality for evaluating cerebral circulatory disorders.1 It provides real-time…

Brain Functional Neural Organisation of Apathy and Depression in ALS

Apathy and depression are the most prevalent neuropsychiatric symptoms in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).1-3 Although insufficiently…

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NHS rolls out world-first gonorrhoea vaccine drive

NHS launches the first gonorrhoea vaccine programme in England to reduce infections and tackle the rise of antibiotic resistance.

David Cosio, Clinical Psychologist, Jesse Brown VA Medical Center

The Pain–Anxiety Connection

What is the link between pain and anxiety? David Cosio, Clinical Psychologist, Interdisciplinary Pain Program, Jesse Brown VA Medical, Chicago, Illinois, USA, shares the latest advances in pain management and more.

Epigenetic Markers Predict Prostate Cancer Treatment Resistance

Further analysis identified HDAC3 and the glucocorticoid receptor (GR) as key players in drug resistance.

Earlier Bedtime Boosts Next-Day Physical Activity

Going to bed earlier than usual could help increase physical activity the next day, new data from two large-scale sleep studies suggest.

Real-World Validation of Visual Amyloid-PET Scans in Alzheimer’s Diagnostics

Visual amyloid-PET scans show 86% agreement with quantitative reads, confirming reliability in real-world dementia care.

Southern U.S. Cohort Achieves Viral Suppression with Long-Acting ART

A recent study at a Ryan White-funded clinic in the U.S. South highlights the effectiveness of long-acting antiretroviral therapies (LA-ART) in achieving viral suppression among individuals with HIV-1 viremia.

Exploring the Rise of Skin-Lightening Trend Among Medical Students

A recent cross-sectional study sheds light on the knowledge, perceptions, and practices surrounding skin-lightening products (SLPs) among female medical students.

Herpes Viruses Linked to Faster Dementia Biomarker Rises in Women

Herpes virus exposure linked to faster rises in dementia biomarkers for ageing women, shedding light on infection’s role.