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Standardized guidelines missing for treatment of GILCNEC
Patients with gastrointestinal large cell neuroendocrine carcinoma (GILCNEC) show varying prognosis depending on the site of the primary tumour, suggests a study. Unfortunately, there remains no standardized consensus guidelines to manage GILCNEC.
Anti-inflammatory diet supports brain health in people with cardiometabolic diseases
Among people with cardiometabolic diseases (CMD), diets with lower inflammatory potential contribute to larger gray matter and smaller white matter hyperintensity volumes, as well as reduced risk of dementia, according to a study.
Cataract surgery may prevent cognitive decline, dementia in older adults
A recent study has observed a possible link between cataract surgery and a reduced risk of cognitive impairment and dementia, indicating cataract-related vision impairment as a potentially modifiable risk factor for cognitive decline.
Sildenafil shows promise as treatment for Alzheimer’s disease
Sildenafil, a phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitor, can be a potential treatment for Alzheimer’s disease (AD), as shown in real-world data, AD patient-induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSC)-derived neuron models, and in vivo transgenic mouse model observations, according to a study presented at AAIC 2024.
