Experimental Therapy for Rare ALS Tested
Mayo Clinic researchers reported early findings from an experimental treatment designed for a single patient with a rare genetic form of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
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Experimental Therapy for Rare ALS Tested
Mayo Clinic researchers reported early findings from an experimental treatment designed for a single patient with a rare genetic form of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
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Common Respiratory Viruses May Accelerate ALS Progression
Study shows immune responses to flu and COVID-19 trigger lasting inflammation in the spine, hastening onset/progression of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
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Real-Time Oxygen Delivery to the Brain
Engineers have combined light and sound imaging methods to observe how blood vessels supply oxygen to active brain neurons in awake animal models.
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Military Blast Exposure Tied to Respiratory, Neurological Conditions
Veterans exposed to high-level explosive blasts face higher rates of emphysema, chronic bronchitis, and stroke years after service.
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Discovery of Rare Brain Cells That Help Drive Sleep
A newly identified group of brain cells actively promotes sleep and coordinates brain rhythms, challenging long-held theories on sleep regulation.
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Pre-Surgery Mental Health Support Improved Recovery
Providing mental health coaching and optimizing high-risk medications before surgery reduces post-operative anxiety and depression in older surgical patients.
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Severe Asthma Linked to Measurable Differences in Brain Structure
Patients with severe asthma show structural brain changes and altered neural communication pathways linked to chronic inflammation.
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Managing Sleep Apnea in Children With Down Syndrome
Researchers are examining alternative sleep apnea therapies in children with Down Syndrome, standard surgeries and positive airway pressure devices often fail to resolve breathing issues in this pediatric population.
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Teen Nicotine Use Linked to Increased Mental Health Issues
Nicotine exposure, including from e-cigarettes and pouches, may heighten the risk of anxiety and depression in teens, particularly in girls.
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Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Cell Therapy Preserves Heart, Muscle Function
Results from the HOPE-3 trial found that an investigational cell therapy called deramiocel preserved heart and muscle function in boys and young men with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD).
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Long COVID Patients Benefit from Cognitive Therapy
Patients with long COVID receiving individualized cognitive rehab showed significantly higher goal attainment scores at three months compared to standard care.
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Poor Sleep May Help Predict Breathing Problems in ALS Patients
Monitoring sleep quality could help healthcare providers identify respiratory issues in ALS patients before they become advanced.
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Certain Flu Drugs May Reduce Cognitive Decline
Researchers found that sialidase inhibitors—a class of flu drugs including oseltamivir (Tamiflu)—protected against degradation of protective sugar molecules tied to cognitive decline and premature aging in people living with HIV.
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Smoking Cessation Tied to Lower Dementia Risk
Smoking cessation improves long-term brain health, provided individuals maintain a stable weight following the transition.
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Poor Sleep Linked to Higher Alzheimer’s Risk in Older Women
Poor sleep is associated with increased tau protein accumulation and memory issues specifically in women with a higher genetic predisposition to Alzheimer’s disease.
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Delirium Screening, Fall Prevention, Pneumonia Prevention Improve Post-Surgical Outcomes
Implementing specific protocols for older surgical patients can reduce complications such as delirium, falls, and pneumonia.
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Severe Narcolepsy Linked to Damage in Two Brain Regions
Degeneration in the locus coeruleus, alongside the hypothalamus, contributes to sleepiness and muscle weakness in narcolepsy type 1.
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Air Pollution Tied to Increased Migraine Activity
New research suggests environmental air quality including air pollution plays a significant role in triggering migraine episodes.
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Common Antidepressant May Reduce Long COVID Fatigue
A clinical trial found that fluvoxamine significantly improved fatigue and quality of life for Long COVID patients with persistent symptoms.
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Smoking Associated with Lower Parkinson’s Risk
Currently smoking is associated with a lower risk of developing Parkinson’s disease, but quitting smoking was associated with a lower risk of death.
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Sleep Breathing Disruptions Widespread in Newborns with Severe Spina Bifida
Newborns who receive surgery for a severe form of spina bifida are more likely to suffer from breathing disruptions during sleep than previously known.
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Alzheimer’s Protein Detected in Long COVID Patients
Patients with neurocognitive difficulties post COVID-19 infection displayed a significant increase in their blood plasma of a crucial protein linked to neurodegenerative diseases and found in many Alzheimer’s patients.
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Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Added to Recommended Newborn Screenings
HHS secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr approved the addition of duchenne muscular dystrophy and metachromatic leukodystrophy to the Recommended Uniform Screening Panel (RUSP).
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Comorbid Insomnia, Sleep Apnea Tied to Worse Memory in Women
Comorbid insomnia and sleep apnea (COMISA) was significantly associated with worse verbal memory outcomes in women, but not in men.
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