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Diabetes & Endocrinology

Hippocampal Structural Alterations and White Matter Changes in Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia: Insights into Sex-Specific Brain Vulnerabilities

This study reveals significant hippocampal subfield volume reductions and white matter impairments in patients with congenital adrenal hyperplasia, highlighting sex-specific differences that could influence cognitive outcomes and treatment

Oct 23, 2026
Neurology

ADHD and Risk of Late-Life Cognitive Impairment: Insights from Clinical and Genetic Data

A comprehensive cohort study demonstrates that ADHD significantly increases the risk of mild cognitive impairment and dementia in older adults, highlighting the need for targeted monitoring and integrated care in this vulnerable population.

Oct 13, 2026Sign in to read
Neurology

Skin Denervation as a Biomarker Linked to Cognitive Decline and Brain Atrophy in Parkinson Disease

Peripheral skin nerve fiber loss correlates with cognitive impairment and brain atrophy in Parkinson disease, suggesting a peripheral-central neurodegenerative axis with potential diagnostic value.

Oct 5, 2026Sign in to read
Neurology

A Harmonized Visual Reading Framework for Tau PET Staging in Alzheimer Disease

This study introduces a standardized 5-class framework for tau PET imaging to better detect and stage Alzheimer’s disease, improving early diagnosis and patient stratification across different tracers.

Sep 23, 2026
Neurology

Retinal OCTA as a Window into Cerebral Small Vessel Disease and Cognitive Decline Post-Stroke

This longitudinal study shows that retinal microvascular changes measured by OCTA correspond with cerebral small vessel disease progression and cognitive decline in mild ischemic stroke patients, highlighting OCTA’s potential as a non

Sep 20, 2026
Internal Medicine

Integrating Plasma p-tau217 and APOE Genotype to Predict Cognitive Decline Across Diverse Populations

This pooled analysis of seven multi-ethnic cohorts demonstrates the combined prognostic value of plasma phosphorylated tau 217 concentrations and APOE-ε4 genotype for predicting risk and timing of cognitive impairment, emphasizing biomarker

Sep 13, 2026
General Surgery

Navigating Surgical Decisions in Patients with Dementia: Clinician Challenges and Insights

This article explores the complex challenges clinicians face in surgical decision-making for patients with dementia, highlighting issues with dementia identification, caregiver roles, and the influence of dementia on surgical outcomes.

Aug 22, 2026Sign in to read
Clinical Updates

Characterization of Patient-Reported Sleep and Mood Symptoms in Chronic Mild Traumatic Brain Injury: A Comprehensive Review

This review synthesizes evidence highlighting the high prevalence and interrelation of sleep disturbances, mood symptoms, and cognitive impairments in chronic mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI), emphasizing the need for integrated assessmen

Aug 16, 2026
Neurology

Unraveling Dementia in Severe Schizophrenia: Distinct Cognitive Profiles and Genetic Insights

This study reveals that dementia in severe, treatment-resistant schizophrenia exhibits a unique cognitive profile distinct from common neurodegenerative dementias and lacks typical genetic markers such as APOE4, highlighting a novel dementi

Jun 30, 2026Sign in to read
Cardiology

Left Atrial to Ventricular Volume Ratio: A Novel Imaging Biomarker Enhancing Detection of Atrial Cardiopathy and Stroke Risk

The left atrial to ventricular volume ratio (LA:LV ratio) emerges as a superior marker over left atrial volume index (LAVi) for atrial cardiopathy, showing stronger association with ischemic stroke risk, cognitive decline, and atrial fibril

Jun 28, 2026Sign in to read
Internal Medicine

Harnessing Acoustic Analysis in Primary Care to Detect Cognitive Impairment: A Novel Screening Approach

Machine learning analysis of brief patient-physician conversations using acoustic speech features can effectively screen for cognitive impairment in primary care settings, enabling scalable early detection.

Jun 28, 2026Sign in to read
Clinical Updates

Disentangling Cognitive Decline: The Interplay of White Matter Hyperintensities and Cortical Metabolism in Amyloid-Negative Patients

This review synthesizes findings on how periventricular white matter hyperintensities (PWMHs) drive cognitive impairment in Aβ-negative individuals through distinct metabolic mediation and direct structural pathways, highlighting the clinic

Mar 15, 2026
Cardiology

Elevated Cardiac Biomarkers Serve as Early Indicators of Structural Brain Damage and Cognitive Decline: Insights from the Hamburg City Health Study

The Hamburg City Health Study reveals that elevated NT-proBNP and hs-cTnI are significantly linked to neurodegeneration and vascular brain injury. These cardiac biomarkers offer a non-invasive pathway for identifying patients at high risk f

Dec 25, 2025Sign in to read
Neurology

Chemoendocrine Therapy Linked to Greater Cognitive Decline in Breast Cancer Patients, Regardless of Menopausal Status

A secondary analysis of the RxPONDER trial finds chemoendocrine therapy causes more lasting cognitive impairment than endocrine therapy alone in both pre- and postmenopausal women.

Dec 17, 2025
news

Large Phase 3 Trials Show No Cognitive Benefit with Iclepertin in Schizophrenia — What the CONNEX Programme Teaches Us About Treating CIAS

Three multinational phase 3 trials found no clinically meaningful cognitive benefit of the GlyT1 inhibitor iclepertin versus placebo in schizophrenia, though the drug was well tolerated. Results highlight methodological and biological chall

Nov 30, 2025Sign in to read
Neurology

Cognitive Control Deficits in Specific Problematic Internet Uses: Insights From Clinically Validated Neurocognitive Assessments

This study reveals distinct impairments in executive functions and inhibitory control across types of problematic internet use, highlighting the need for tailored interventions to address self-control deficits in internet addiction.

Oct 30, 2025Sign in to read
General Surgery

Impact of Early Extracranial Surgery on One-Year Outcomes After Traumatic Brain Injury: Insights from the TRACK-TBI Study

Early extracranial surgery following moderate-severe traumatic brain injury or positive CT findings is linked to worse cognitive, functional, and quality of life outcomes at one year, highlighting the need to refine surgical timing and post

Oct 21, 2025
Clinical Updates

Microbiome Virulence Signatures in the Oral-Gut-Brain Axis: New Insights into Parkinson’s Disease and Cognitive Decline

This study reveals how virulence factors in oral and gut microbiomes and their translocation affect cognitive impairment in Parkinson’s disease, highlighting novel biomarker potential and the importance of the oral-gut-brain axis for early

Sep 29, 2025
Neurology

Impact of Screening and Care for Emotional and Cognitive Problems on Post-Ischemic Stroke Outcomes: Insights from a Dutch Multicenter Cluster-Randomized Trial

A multicenter trial assessing emotional and cognitive screening post-ischemic stroke found no improvement in societal participation at 1 year, though modest early benefits in anxiety and quality of life were noted.

Sep 4, 2025
Medical News

Legacy of Leaded Gasoline: New Evidence Links Childhood and Adult Exposure to Cognitive Impairment in Older Adults

Recent studies confirm that both childhood and adult lead exposure, especially from gasoline and industrial sources, are associated with increased risk for cognitive decline and dementia in later life.

Jul 30, 2025

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