Once used for coughs, ambroxol is being investigated for Parkinson disease dementia. A new trial shows it is safe and biologically active, though cognitive benefits remain unproven.
In a long-term cohort study, researchers found that specific retinal changes—thinner photoreceptor layers and thicker retinal pigment epithelium—were linked to a higher risk of developing amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, suggesting potential noninvasive biomarkers for early detection.
Large language models used in clinical decision-making may offer different treatment recommendations depending on how a patient writes their message—even when the medical facts remain unchanged.
New research links a common metabolic liver condition in older adults to elevated risk of sudden hearing loss, highlighting potential implications for screening and prevention.
A behavioral task asking older adults to recall daily events before sleep was linked to better memory recognition the next morning, showing potential as a low-risk strategy to support cognitive health in aging and early Alzheimer’s disease.
A new study found that higher triglyceride-glucose index levels, a marker of insulin resistance, were linked to faster cognitive decline in early Alzheimer's, suggesting potential for improved risk assessment in clinical settings.
A large Swiss study found that nighttime heart rate patterns may predict future risk for brain and psychiatric disorders, while traditional sleep structure measures were less informative.