International neuroscientists identified five Alzheimer's disease subtypes, advocating disease-specific treatments. Examining cerebrospinal fluid enabled the identification of different proteins linked to Alzheimer's progression. The subtypes depicted unique genetic risk profiles and varied in cortical atrophy patterns and survival times. Subtype 1 involved excessive brain cell growth, subtype 2 indicated overactive immunity, subtype 3 related to RNA dysregulation, subtype 4 was linked to cerebrospinal fluid production dysfunction, and subtype 5 revealed blood-brain barrier malfunctions. Identifying the disease subtype could enable more effective, efficient treatments. Research published in Nature Aging.

ID of five subtypes of Alzheimer's has huge implications for treatment New Atlas

Study reveals follow-up rates post telehealth or in-office visits remained consistent over three years with under 40% occurring within 90 days. Telehealth visits had more frequent 7-day follow-ups than office visits. Findings based on data from 236 Epic health systems, over 227 million patient records, covering January 2020 and August 2023.

Follow-Up Rates After Telehealth and Office Visits Steady in Last Three Years EpicResearch

2023 saw 5.5 million cybersecurity professionals, biggest yet but still short as study shows required growth rate is 12.6%, achieved only 8.7%. Rise in layoffs faced by companies, thus slowed hiring. Cybersecurity needs up due to increased threats but recession makes employers cautious, plus need for correct skills. Skills in demand: scripting, programming, risk management, security operations, threat analysis, communication and critical thinking. Problems: no job title standard, experience certifications and security clearance required. Industries in need of cybersecurity: finance, healthcare, energy and now digital assets, e-sports and AI technology. Upskilling recommended: train existing employees for new tasks to improve retention. Cybersecurity increasingly specialized, needs include cloud and information security, AI impeachment, data analysis, ethical hackers and app development. Governance framework experience also required. Soft skills like communication are important. Cybersecurity education less in demand, hands-on experience more crucial. Interest, most important for career in this field.

What the cybersecurity workforce can expect in 2024 Security Intelligence

Unpredictable 2023 brought twists in cybersecurity, influencing 2024 planning; GenAI, ransomware, and cybersecurity remain key focus areas. Cyberattack prevention improved by AI utilization; criminals use GenAI for deceptive actions, monetizing data, and creating target profiles. Expect identity-theft, AI-assisted campaigns, ransomware transformations and GenAI adoption, levelling up security analysts. Advancements in AI predict threats and encourage identity-fabric approach in identity crisis. More "harvest now, decrypt later" attacks expected with quantum advancements. Organizational agility & strategic plans needed for impending surprises.

Cybersecurity trends: IBM’s predictions for 2024 Security Intelligence