Neurology
Study ties cavities and gum disease to higher stroke risk
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People with both cavities and gum disease had an 86% higher risk of ischemic stroke than those with healthy mouths, according to research published October 22, 2025, in Neurology Open Access. The two-decade study of 5,986 adults linked poor oral health to higher rates of major cardiovascular events, while emphasizing the findings show association, not causation.
Study associates hearing aids with lower dementia risk
A large-scale study using UK Biobank data has found that adults with hearing loss who regularly use hearing aids face a significantly reduced risk of developing dementia. The research, published in The Lancet Healthy Longevity, highlights hearing loss treatment as a potential modifiable factor in dementia prevention. This comes amid growing evidence linking untreated hearing impairment to cognitive decline.
Spotlight on tardive dyskinesia and its management
Tardive dyskinesia remains a significant side effect for patients on long-term antipsychotic medications. Recent medical discussions highlight its symptoms, causes, and emerging treatments. Awareness efforts aim to improve early detection and intervention.
FDA Approves Drug for Autoimmune Neuropathies
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The FDA approved a new drug for treating autoimmune neuropathies on September 9, 2025, accompanied by discoveries of new autoantibodies and effective complement inhibitors. This development ends 30 years of limited treatment progress in the field.
Blood test identifies Parkinson's years before symptoms
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Scientists have developed a blood-based test that detects Parkinson's disease up to seven years before the onset of symptoms. The test targets abnormal alpha-synuclein proteins and shows high accuracy in at-risk individuals. This breakthrough could enable earlier treatments to slow disease progression.