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- 1Neck Lymph Node Removal Tied to Cognitive Decline Risk▼Neck Lymph Node Removal Linked to Increased Risk of Cognitive Decline
Researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine report that surgical removal of lymph nodes in the neck is associated with an increased risk of cognitive decline. The finding, published through the institution's newsroom, suggests lymphatic drainage in the neck may play a role in brain health. The study may prompt clinicians to weigh cognitive risks when planning head and neck cancer surgeries involving lymph node dissection.
- 2Weill Cornell gets $3M for HIV brain research center▼Weill Cornell receives $3M to launch research center for HIV’s effects on brain
Weill Cornell Medicine has received $3 million to establish a new research center focused on how HIV affects the brain. The funding will support studies into the neurological effects of the virus, an area that remains underexplored even as antiretroviral therapy has extended the lives of people living with HIV. Researchers hope the center will advance understanding of HIV-related cognitive decline and lead to better treatments for affected patients.