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COVID Smell Loss Tops Severity as Cognitive Impairment Predictor

Persistent loss of smell is a better predictor of long-term cognitive impairment than severity of COVID-19 infection. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/978295?src=rss

ICU Stays Linked to a Doubling of Dementia Risk

Older adults who survive a stay in the intensive care unit may be at increased risk for dementia down the road. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/978303?src=rss

DOJ Reportedly Opens Criminal Inquiry Into Alzheimer's Research

The DOJ has reportedly opened a criminal investigation into Cassava Sciences after allegations that the company's studies of an experimental Alzheimer's drug appeared to include altered images. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/978257?src=rss

HIV Patient With Prolonged Remission May Open Avenue to Cure

The case of a patient with HIV whose viral load dropped to undetectable levels and whose immune cells soared has captured the attention of HIV experts. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/978255?src=rss

Do ICDs Still Work in Primary Prevention Given Today's HF Meds?

They might offer fewer meaningful survival gains in patients on the four pillars of HFrEF med therapy, given the drug combo's prowess at cutting mortality, researchers speculate from their study. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/978254?src=rss

Millions of Kids Unvaccinated Against COVID-19 for New School Year

In the past 4 weeks, 311,000 kids have tested positive for COVID-19, the American Academy of Pediatrics reported. WebMD Health News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/978263?src=rss

Malpractice Lawyer Gloats at Win, Then Puts Foot in Mouth

An attorney is receiving backlash for a celebration video about his malpractice case victory. Did he go too far? Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/978262?src=rss