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A new digital eye-tracking test was better at detecting cognitive impairment than several standard blood-based biomarkers for Alzheimer’s disease. This offers a simpler, non-invasive way to screen older adults for early signs of cognitive decline.
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A study of young adults with late-onset Pompe disease found that muscles with the highest levels of glycogen, like the hamstrings and lower back, are the same ones that degenerate first. This suggests measuring muscle glycogen could be a useful biomarker to track the disease and see if treatments are working.
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A digital coaching program that combined cognitive behavioral therapy with resilience-building activities led to greater long-term reductions in pain interference for people with chronic spinal pain and fibromyalgia symptoms than standard therapy. This shows that adding psychological resilience training can improve long-term outcomes for chronic pain.
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Research continues to find genetic factors linked to multiple sclerosis susceptibility in people from diverse ancestral backgrounds. Understanding these genetic differences is crucial for developing more personalized and equitable approaches to diagnosis and treatment.
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A study of meerkat calls found that the emotional meaning of their short vocalizations can change depending on the social situation. This reveals that animal communication is more complex and context-dependent than previously thought, similar to aspects of human language.
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