Research Summaries

FDA Alert
FDA Alert
09/23/2025
Kate Young
The FDA initiated approval of leucovorin calcium tablets to treat cerebral folate deficiency (CFD) following a systematic analysis demonstrating promise in this patient population.
09/23/2025
Research Summary
Research Summary
09/11/2025
Miranda Manier, BA
A large cohort study explored whether semaglutide and tirzepatide influence risks of dementia, stroke, and survival in adults with diabetes and obesity.
09/11/2025
CONFERENCE COVERAGE
CONFERENCE COVERAGE
08/26/2025
Anthony Calabro, MA
Agitation in frontotemporal lobar degeneration is linked to distinct neuropsychiatric symptom profiles between men and women, with men showing a broader spectrum of associated symptoms, particularly in...
08/26/2025
Conference Coverage
Conference Coverage
08/25/2025
Anthony Calabro, MA
New clinical guidance outlines the use of blood-based biomarker tests for Alzheimer’s diagnosis in patients with cognitive impairment, aiming to support more consistent and evidence-based application in...
08/25/2025
Research Summary
Research Summary
08/05/2025
Anthony Calabro, MA
Results from a phase 2B randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial suggest that semaglutide not only reduces inflammation and adiposity in people with HIV but may also provide a neurocognitive...
08/05/2025
Research Summary
Research Summary
08/01/2025
Miranda Manier, BA
A randomized controlled trial reveals that children with ADHD and ASD have distinct gut microbiota signatures, and that probiotic supplementation alters these profiles, offering promising insights for...
08/01/2025
Research Summary
Research Summary
07/30/2025
Kate Young
A large cohort study of adolescents found that higher restricted normalized isotropic (RNI) values—an MRI-based marker of brain microstructure—were associated with greater weight gain over 2 years,...
07/30/2025
Research Summary
Research Summary
06/19/2025
Kate Young
In a phase 3 trial, tolebrutinib, an oral Bruton’s tyrosine kinase inhibitor, significantly reduced the risk of sustained disability progression in patients with nonrelapsing secondary progressive multiple...
06/19/2025
Research Summary
Research Summary
06/06/2025
Kate Young
Patients who experience a transient ischemic attack or minor stroke face a nearly 20% risk of a subsequent stroke within 10 years, according to a large meta-analysis of more than 170,000 individuals.
06/06/2025
Research Summary
Research Summary
05/19/2025
Kate Young
In a recent multicenter study, brexpiprazole showed significant efficacy in reducing agitation symptoms in Japanese patients with Alzheimer dementia, marking the first confirmation of its effectiveness in...
05/19/2025