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Research Summary
06/17/2026
Maria Mantas
The presence of frontal release signs (FRS), primitive reflexes that reemerge with neurodegeneration or brain injury, may help identify older adults at increased risk for future cognitive decline, according to a cohort study.
The presence of frontal release signs (FRS), primitive reflexes that reemerge with neurodegeneration or brain injury, may help identify older adults at increased risk for future cognitive decline, according to a cohort study.
The presence of frontal release...
06/17/2026
Neurology
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News
05/26/2026
Maria Mantas
Disruptions in sleep-wake cycles may provide scalable early markers for dementia risk in older adults, according to cohort study findings.
Disruptions in sleep-wake cycles may provide scalable early markers for dementia risk in older adults, according to cohort study findings.
Disruptions in sleep-wake cycles...
05/26/2026
Neurology
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News
05/11/2026
Maria Mantas
In a South Korea–based multicenter cohort, plasma phosphorylated tau217 (p-tau217), glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP), and neurofilament light chain (NfL) were associated with cognitive decline in early-onset Alzheimer disease (EOAD). 
In a South Korea–based multicenter cohort, plasma phosphorylated tau217 (p-tau217), glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP), and neurofilament light chain (NfL) were associated with cognitive decline in early-onset Alzheimer disease (EOAD). 
In a South Korea–based...
05/11/2026
Neurology
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News
04/09/2026
Brionna Mendoza
High-dose influenza vaccination may confer additional neuroprotective benefit beyond standard-dose formulations, according to results from a new, large retrospective cohort study published in Neurology.
High-dose influenza vaccination may confer additional neuroprotective benefit beyond standard-dose formulations, according to results from a new, large retrospective cohort study published in Neurology.
High-dose influenza vaccination...
04/09/2026
Neurology
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News
03/02/2026
Maria Mantas
In a prospective cohort of 159,347 US adults, higher adherence to 6 healthy dietary patterns was associated with lower risk of subjective cognitive decline (SCD).
In a prospective cohort of 159,347 US adults, higher adherence to 6 healthy dietary patterns was associated with lower risk of subjective cognitive decline (SCD).
In a prospective cohort of...
03/02/2026
Neurology
News
12/16/2025
Grace Taylor, MS, MA
Research published in JAMA Neurology links higher exposure to fine particulate air pollution (PM2.5) with more severe Alzheimer-related brain changes and faster cognitive decline in older adults.
Research published in JAMA Neurology links higher exposure to fine particulate air pollution (PM2.5) with more severe Alzheimer-related brain changes and faster cognitive decline in older adults.
Research published in JAMA...
12/16/2025
Annals of Long-Term Care
News
11/26/2025
Grace Taylor, MS, MA
A randomized trial shows that treating restless legs syndrome with gabapentin enacarbil can significantly reduce nighttime agitation and improve sleep in older adults with Alzheimer disease–related dementia.
A randomized trial shows that treating restless legs syndrome with gabapentin enacarbil can significantly reduce nighttime agitation and improve sleep in older adults with Alzheimer disease–related dementia.
A randomized trial shows that...
11/26/2025
Annals of Long-Term Care
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News
11/03/2025
Jolynn Tumolo
Moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is independently linked with an increased risk of incident cerebral microbleeds (CMBs) over 8 years, according to a population-based study published online in JAMA Network Open.
Moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is independently linked with an increased risk of incident cerebral microbleeds (CMBs) over 8 years, according to a population-based study published online in JAMA Network Open.
Moderate to severe obstructive...
11/03/2025
Neurology
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News
10/28/2025
Jolynn Tumolo
An exploratory post hoc analysis of a randomized clinical trial that demonstrated clinical benefit with donanemab in patients with early symptomatic Alzheimer disease (AD) suggests amyloid plaque removal was the mechanism of action.
An exploratory post hoc analysis of a randomized clinical trial that demonstrated clinical benefit with donanemab in patients with early symptomatic Alzheimer disease (AD) suggests amyloid plaque removal was the mechanism of action.
An exploratory post hoc analysis...
10/28/2025
Neurology
A doctor clasps an elderly woman's hand between her own alzheimer's cognitive impairment
News
10/21/2025
Jolynn Tumolo
Intranasal insulin and the diabetes drug empagliflozin were safe and demonstrated positive effects on memory, brain health, and brain blood flow in patients with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and early Alzheimer disease (AD).
Intranasal insulin and the diabetes drug empagliflozin were safe and demonstrated positive effects on memory, brain health, and brain blood flow in patients with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and early Alzheimer disease (AD).
Intranasal insulin and the...
10/21/2025
Neurology