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  • Brain PET scans help select and monitor patients for new Alzheimer’s drugs
    on October 17, 2026 at 12:40 am

    Nuclear medicine is playing an increasingly important role in the diagnosis and treatment of Alzheimer’s disease, helping clinicians visualize the biological changes associated with the condition and guide decisions about new therapies. Amyloid PET imaging is being used to confirm the presence of amyloid pathology and support treatment decisions for patients receiving anti-amyloid drugs, while tau PET scans can provide additional information about disease progression and prognosis.

  • 1990 to 2023 saw increase in global burden of acne
    on October 16, 2026 at 11:40 pm

    The global burden of acne increased from 1990 to 2023 and is set to continue increasing through 2050, according to a study published online in JAMA Dermatology.

  • Early MS treatments impact relapses and brain scarring differently, but not disability
    on October 16, 2026 at 10:40 pm

    Therapy targeting the immune system’s B cells might offer better odds against relapses in the early stages of multiple sclerosis (MS), a new study reports. People taking IV drugs that lower immune B-cell levels had a 62% lower rate of relapse than those taking pills frequently prescribed for early MS, the study team found.

  • Disability burden linked to alcohol-related cirrhosis and heart failure projected to rise sharply by 2050
    on October 16, 2026 at 10:10 pm

    The disability burden associated with alcohol-related cirrhosis complicated by heart failure is projected to rise substantially by 2050 across Central Europe, Eastern Europe and the United States (US), according to new research presented at UEG Week 2026.

  • Napping linked to dementia risk
    on October 16, 2026 at 9:40 pm

    Your napping habits might be a warning flag for dementia, a new study says.