Retrospective review of tocilizumab, rituximab, and azathioprine in chronic relapsing inflammatory optic neuropathy
New Clue Found in Stubborn Eye Inflammation
This retrospective analysis reviews tocilizumab, rituximab, and azathioprine use in 60 patients with chronic relapsing inflammatory optic ne…
Knowing a patient's blood marker status can guide doctors to the right therapy to stop recurring eye inflammation.
Observational study finds lower delayed recall ratios in multiple sclerosis patients versus controls
Memory fades faster in multiple sclerosis, study finds
This observational study abstract compares memory recall in 127 participants, including 62 multiple sclerosis patients and 65 controls. Resu…
People with MS forget more after a week than healthy peers. A simple memory test may spot cognitive decline earlier.
Observational cohort study on smartphone-based cognitive assessment during migraine attacks
At-a-Glance
This primary research article is an observational cohort study of 139 adults with migraine using smartphone-based cognitive tasks. It found …
This study proves that your brain's processing speed and memory can dip during a migraine attack, and a simple smartphone app can now track …
First-line suction aspiration versus combination technique for acute cerebral infarction in a multicenter trial
Imagine waking up unable to move one side of your body. This sudden loss of control is a stroke. Every minute counts when a blood vessel in the brain is blocked. Doctors race to open the vessel and save brain tissue. Time is the most important factor in recovery.
This prospective, randomized, multicenter, noninferiority, open-label trial enrolled 1136 patients with acute cerebral infarction amenable t…
Strokes are a leading cause of disability worldwide.
Systematic review and meta-analysis of CBT for depression in multiple sclerosis patients
New NEJM Analysis: CBT Works for MS Depression—No Matter How You Get It
This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for depressive symptoms in patients with multiple scle…
This analysis proves that depression treatment for MS patients can fit their lifestyle, not the other way around.
Meta-analysis finds trivial cognitive effects of amyloid antibodies in mild Alzheimer's disease
Alzheimer’s Drugs Clear Plaques But Don’t Help Memory
This meta-analysis of 17 randomized trials found amyloid-beta-targeting monoclonal antibodies probably have little to no effect on cognitive…
This review shows that even when Alzheimer’s drugs clear amyloid from the brain, patients don’t see meaningful improvements in memory or dai…
Network meta-analysis of speech therapy for poststroke aphasia finds no single superior approach.
Speech therapy improves quality of life after stroke, study finds
This network meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials in patients with poststroke aphasia synthesized evidence on speech therapy. It fo…
Speech therapy after stroke can improve quality of life, but no single approach was clearly better for language recovery in a large review.
Baduanjin training improves motor symptoms and anxiety more than brisk walking in Parkinson's disease
Mindful movement training improved motor skills and mood better than brisk walking for early Parkinson's.
A 12-week randomized controlled trial in 32 patients with early- to mid-stage Parkinson's disease found that Baduanjin training led to signi…
In patients with early Parkinson's, a gentle, mindful exercise program boosted movement and mood more than brisk walking after three months.
Systematic Review Examines Cardiovascular Biomarkers for Pediatric Epilepsy Seizure Anticipation
Seizures May Be Predicted Before They Start
This systematic review evaluates non-invasive physiologic biomarkers, specifically cardiovascular electrocardiogram measurements, for seizur…
Every parent of a child with epilepsy knows the fear.
Narrative review examines resveratrol in Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, MS, and cerebral ischemia with noted limitations.
This Common Food Compound May Shield Your Brain From Damage
This narrative review evaluates resveratrol across Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, and cerebral ischemia. The …
A natural compound found in berries shows promise for protecting brain cells, but human proof is still missing.
Independent skills practice between music therapy sessions linked to fewer symptoms in TBI/PTSD patients
Music Homework Between Sessions Helps Veterans Recover Better
This retrospective observational analysis of military-connected individuals with traumatic brain injury and/or post-traumatic stress disorde…
Simple music exercises at home may help veterans feel better between therapy visits.
Systolic BP 120-140 mm Hg after thrombectomy linked to better stroke outcomes
After Stroke Surgery, This Blood Pressure Range Leads to Better Recovery
This secondary analysis of the ENCHANTED2/MT randomized trial included 611 patients with successful reperfusion after endovascular thrombect…
For stroke patients who receive emergency clot-removal surgery, keeping blood pressure in a specific lower range in the first 24 hours can s…