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A new digital eye-tracking test was more accurate at detecting cognitive impairment than several standard blood tests for Alzheimer’s disease. This offers a simpler, non-invasive way to screen for early signs of memory problems in older adults.
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A study found that people with late-onset Pompe disease have much higher levels of glycogen in their hamstring and back muscles before those muscles waste away. This suggests measuring muscle glycogen could be a useful way to track the disease and see if treatments are working.
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A digital coaching program that combined stress management with healthy eating advice for parents helped prevent weight gain in their young children. This approach shows that tackling parent stress can be an effective part of fighting childhood obesity.
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Artificial intelligence can now analyze routine heart CT scans to measure hidden inflammation around arteries and accurately predict a person’s future risk of a heart attack or stroke. This turns a standard diagnostic image into a powerful tool for personalized prevention.
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A study of people with polymyalgia rheumatica found that prescribing bone-protecting drugs alongside steroids prevented about one fracture per year for every 100 people treated. This provides strong real-world evidence for a common practice to reduce medication side effects.
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