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AL amyloidosis, a rare disease with an estimated global incidence of 10 cases per million population, can present with various symptoms depending on organ involvement, making early diagnosis challenging but crucial for effective treatment.

A large-scale study is examining the genetic and lifestyle factors that contribute to exceptional longevity in individuals aged 95 and older, potentially paving the way for new interventions to promote healthier aging.

The study found no evidence that any of 25 routine clinical laboratory values provide a reliable biomarker of prior infection, PASC, or specific PASC clusters.

Lemierre’s syndrome, a rare complication of oropharyngeal infections, can lead to severe neurological manifestations such as cavernous sinus thrombosis and cranial nerve palsies.

En coup de sabre, a linear subtype of localized scleroderma, can progress beyond the skin to involve the orbits and brain, necessitating neuroimaging in affected patients.

CBTI offers a non-pharmacological approach to treating insomnia, focusing on behavioral changes that can lead to long-term improvements in sleep quality.