Month: April 2022

GERD Increases Risk of Dementia: Insights from Real-World Data

It’s like finding out that people who love spicy food are more likely to become expert salsa dancers! A study analyzed data from the Longitudinal Health Insurance Database in Taiwan to investigate whether individuals with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) have a higher risk of developing dementia. After matching patients based on gender, age, and other […]

Published on April 4, 2022

Exploring Brain Changes in Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy

Degenerative cervical myelopathy is like a slow and steady decline of a high-rise building, where each floor represents a different aspect of the disease. In this study, scientists delved into the factors contributing to the degeneration of the sensorimotor tract and examined how it relates to structural changes in the brain. By categorizing patients into […]

Published on April 4, 2022

States Seek Solutions to Curb Rising Fentanyl Deaths

As the opioid crisis continues to claim lives in the U.S., state governments are working tirelessly to find ways to combat fentanyl and other synthetic opioids. Just like a lifeguard scanning the shore for swimmers in distress, state lawmakers are scanning their options to stem the destruction caused by these deadly substances. It’s a race […]

Published on April 3, 2022