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New study Finds Empathy May Persist in Alzheimer’s Patients.

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA study by University College London suggests that people with Alzheimer's may retain empathy despite losing other social skills.The researchers found that individuals with Alzheimer's disease had slightly higher empathy scores than those with mild cognitive impairment, despite performing worse in other areas of social cognition, like recognizing facial emotions and...

Patients Successfully Cured of a Rare, Deadly Skin Disease for the First Time

Illustrative example of damaged skin, in this case from sunburn. Credit: DepositphotosA rare and potentially life-threatening skin condition with devastating effects might finally have a cure.What begins as a mild rash can quickly escalate, with over 30 percent of the skin blistering and peeling away in sheets. The condition typically starts on the face...