News & Updates

Higher physical activity in midlife and late life reduces dementia risk

Higher levels of physical activity in midlife and late life, but not in early adulthood, are associated with lower risk of all-cause and Alzheimer’s disease (AD) dementia, a cohort study has shown.

Dengue infection carries increased odds of subsequent neurologic events

Acute dengue virus (DENV) infection appears to be associated with an increased likelihood of new-onset neurologic events, although the overall increase appears modest, according to a retrospective study from Singapore.

B vitamins intake may reduce risk of disabling dementia

Dietary intakes of folate, riboflavin, and vitamins B6 and B12 appear to lower the risk of disabling dementia, suggests a study involving Japanese individuals.

Carnosine: The Multi-Target Agent in Neuroprotection

ICI therapy safe to use in aggressive pituitary neuroendocrine tumours

Treatment with immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICI) is safe and feasible in patients with aggressive pituitary neuroendocrine tumours (PNTs), a recent study has shown.

Prior herpes zoster vaccination mitigates long-term complications after infection

For individuals who sustained herpes zoster infection, prior receipt of recombinant zoster vaccine appears to reduce the long-term risks of major adverse cardiovascular events, dementia, and death, according to a retrospective study.

Acute kidney injury in preemies tied to poor neurodevelopmental outcomes

Preterm infants with acute kidney injury (AKI) may have poor neurodevelopmental outcomes, according to a study.

Updated CNS tumour epidemiology in Southeast Asia may guide future studies

A study in Singapore has provided a comprehensive update of the epidemiology of brain and spinal tumours managed surgically, helping guide future research on central nervous system (CNS) tumours.

Depot medroxyprogesterone acetate linked to increased meningioma risk

Women using depot medroxyprogesterone acetate are at heightened risk of subsequent meningioma diagnosis, although the overall clinical risk is low, according to a retrospective study.