February 13, 2026

Lower kidney function linked to higher Alzheimer’s blood biomarkers, review finds

February 13, 2026 / Research update / InnovateMed Author / kidney function

by Annika Clemes, Karolinska Institutet edited by Lisa Lock, reviewed by Andrew Zinin Editors’ notes The GIST Add as preferred source Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain People with lower kidney function may have higher levels of several blood markers often used in research on Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, according to a new systematic review and meta-analysis published in the Journal of […]

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Gut microbes bolster immunity in HIV patients, research reveals

February 13, 2026 / Research update / InnovateMed Author / gut microbes

by Weizmann Institute of Science edited by Lisa Lock, reviewed by Robert Egan Editors’ notes The GIST Add as preferred source Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain The circumstances surrounding a study on a deadly virus could hardly have been more dramatic. One of its first authors was forced to flee his homeland when it became a war zone. More

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Scientific sleuthing solves vaccine side-effect

February 13, 2026 / Research update / InnovateMed Author / vaccine side effect

Getty Images New research led by Flinders University and international experts has finally uncovered how a rare blood clotting condition can occur after some COVID19 adenovirus-based vaccines or after a natural adenovirus infection. The international research team, including experts from Flinders University and Greifswald University, found that in a small number of people, the immune

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What to know about polyneuropathy

February 13, 2026 / Patient education / InnovateMed Author / polyneuropathy

Types Causes and risk factors Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment Prevention and outlook When to contact a doctor Summary Polyneuropathy occurs when multiple peripheral nerves become damaged. Symptoms include problems with sensation, coordination, or other body functions. Polyneuropathy is also known as peripheral neuropathy. Peripheral nerves are nerves located outside the brain and spinal cord. They relay

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Common anti-seizure drug may help prevent Alzheimer’s plaques

February 13, 2026 / Research update / InnovateMed Author / anti seizure drug

Could a decades-old anti-seizure drug help prevent Alzheimer’s disease? mrs/Getty Images A new study suggests that a decades-old drug may help slow Alzheimer’s disease progression. The research involved animal models, human neurons, and brains from people at a high risk of developing Alzheimer’s. Specifically, the drug reduced the buildup of Alzheimer’s-related proteins in neurons. A

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Cumulative lead exposure linked to increased Alzheimer’s and dementia risk, study finds

February 13, 2026 / Research update / InnovateMed Author / alzheimer

by University of Michigan edited by Gaby Clark, reviewed by Andrew Zinin Editors’ notes The GIST Add as preferred source The study design flowchart with inclusion and exclusion criteria for the two independent samples. AD, Alzheimer’s disease; NHANES, National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. Credit: Alzheimer’s & Dementia (2026). DOI: 10.1002/alz.71075 As dementia cases continue to rise in the United

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Marijuana compound may help prevent dementia when paired with common drug Story by Angelica Stabile

February 13, 2026 / Research update / InnovateMed Author / dementia

As marijuana’s potential health benefits are under debate, new research has found that THC could have a powerful and positive effect on the brain. Researchers at the University of Texas (UT) at San Antonio, Long School of Medicine, recently discovered that THC (tetrahydrocannabinol, the main psychoactive compound in marijuana) could prevent the development of Alzheimer’s disease

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