October 29, 2026

Medical Oddities: The ghost that haunted a heart

From haunted hearts to toxic treats, medicine has a few Halloween tricks up its sleeve.

MDSpire News

October 28, 2026

PET/MRI may reveal MRI-occult inflammation

In a rare anti-vimentin encephalitis case, molecular imaging detected abnormalities that declined alongside neurologic improvement following immunotherapy.

MDSpire News

October 28, 2026

Miliary tuberculosis may masquerade as toxoplasmosis

Chest imaging and sputum testing uncovered tuberculosis in a patient whose incidental brain lesions initially suggested a parasitic infection.

MDSpire News

October 23, 2026

Fulminant GBS may mimic brain death

Investigators describe preserved cerebral activity, prolonged mechanical ventilation, and partial neurological recovery in patients with profound paralysis.

MDSpire News

October 21, 2026

PMOS-dementia link may reflect metabolic risks

Investigators identify insulin resistance and obesity as possible contributors to neurologic changes.

MDSpire News

October 20, 2026

Annual dementia cases may double by 2050

A global analysis reveals differences in dementia incidence by sex and country income, with implications for future prevention and care.

MDSpire News

October 16, 2026

Peanuts may improve regional brain insulin response

A randomized crossover trial found changes in insulin-induced cerebral blood flow following 16 weeks of daily peanut consumption, although the connection to improved memory remains unclear.

MDSpire News

October 14, 2026

Skin odor signatures may shift with age

Investigators linked distinct odor patterns to life stage, sex, and skin microbes, while limited longitudinal evidence leaves their clinical utility uncertain.

MDSpire News

October 13, 2026

Hinoki root oil may reduce nighttime wakefulness

Women exposed to Japanese cypress root volatiles for 13 days reported less morning sleepiness and better fatigue recovery in a small crossover study.

MDSpire News

October 09, 2026

CDC flags neuro symptoms after unapproved botulinum toxin

None of the 3 symptomatic patients knew the injected product lacked FDA approval.

MDSpire News