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Women maintained normal verbal memory test scores for 2.7 years longer than men with similar pathology.
The study analyzed long-term datasets from the U.S. and Canada.
Researchers say stronger baseline verbal memory may mask early decline in women.
The finding has implications for timing of Alzheimer’s diagnosis and treatment.

DT Editorial Team·May 21, 2026·via newscientist.com

A US multicenter study found diagnostic delays in more than one in four pediatric malaria patients.
The analysis covered 171 children treated at nine hospitals between 2016 and 2023.
Most patients had traveled to West Africa to visit friends and relatives.

DT Editorial Team·May 9, 2026·via medicalxpress.com

UCF researchers found evidence that some movement-related Alzheimer's symptoms may originate outside the brain.
The finding could influence future diagnostic approaches.
It may also open new paths for treatment research.

DT Editorial Team·Apr 17, 2026·via medicalxpress.com

A 58-year-old woman in Greece was reported to have a rare parasitic fly infection.
Her symptoms began with facial pain and later included a severe cough.
The case illustrates the importance of considering rare causes in unusual presentations.

DT Editorial Team·Apr 8, 2026·via livescience.com

Autistic people are 3x more likely to die by suicide, with 1 in 4 attempting it versus 1 in 37 in the general population
The study surveyed over 4,000 autistic individuals and was published in Autism in Adulthood
Researchers identify four priority areas: faster diagnosis, addressing systemic inequalities, community support, and specialized crisis intervention

DT Editorial Team·Feb 14, 2026·2 min read·via medicalxpress.com