Verbal fluency is significantly impaired in multiple sclerosis and neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorders
Speech Fluency Linked to Cognitive Function in MS and NMOSD
This meta-analysis of 69 studies evaluates verbal fluency in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) and neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorde…
People with multiple sclerosis and NMOSD often show lower verbal fluency scores compared to healthy individuals, highlighting a link to cogn…
FDA Approves Xeomin (incobotulinumtoxinA) for Chronic Sialorrhea in Patients 2 Years and Older
FDA approves Xeomin to treat chronic drooling in adults and children
The FDA approved Xeomin (incobotulinumtoxinA) for chronic sialorrhea in patients aged 2 years and older. Dosing is based on body weight in p…
The FDA approved Xeomin (incobotulinumtoxinA) for chronic sialorrhea (drooling) in patients aged 2 and older. It is the first botulinum toxi…
Evaluating High Frequency Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for Post Stroke Cognitive Impairment
Magnetic brain stimulation may improve memory after a stroke
Meta-analysis results indicate that HF-rTMS significantly improves various memory functions in patients suffering from post-stroke cognitive…
A large review of data suggests that high-frequency magnetic stimulation could help improve memory for people living with post-stroke cognit…
Efficacy of Levodopa Based Therapy for Motor and Cognitive Recovery After Stroke
Levodopa does not improve movement after a stroke
A meta-analysis involving 1,257 patients found that adding levodopa to standard stroke rehabilitation yields no significant improvement in m…
A large review of stroke recovery shows that adding levodopa to rehabilitation does not improve physical movement, mood, or thinking.
Resistance training improves quality of life in Parkinson's disease, meta-analysis finds
Resistance training improves quality of life for Parkinson's disease
This meta-analysis found that resistance training improves quality of life in Parkinson's disease compared to control (SMD -0.81, CI -1.45 t…
New data shows that resistance training helps people with Parkinson's disease enjoy a better quality of life compared to no exercise.
EEG microstate duration and occurrence rates differ significantly between Alzheimer's patients and healthy controls
Brain wave patterns show differences in Alzheimer's and memory loss
This meta-analysis of 16 studies evaluated EEG microstate parameters in patients with Alzheimer's disease (AD) and mild cognitive impairment…
New analysis shows specific brain wave patterns change as memory fades, offering a new way to look at how the brain handles information.
Plasma p-tau217 and Aβ42/40 biomarkers show high AUC for discriminating amyloid PET positivity
Blood Tests May Help Identify Early Signs of Alzheimer's
This meta-analysis of 9 studies involving 2566 cognitively unimpaired Asian individuals found that plasma p-tau217 (AUC 0.88) and Aβ42/40 (A…
New research shows that specific blood markers can help identify early signs of amyloid buildup in the brain for people without memory loss.
194 miRNAs exhibit widespread changes in Alzheimer's disease and influence key biological pathways
194 microRNAs show widespread changes in Alzheimer's disease
This meta-analysis of 22 studies identifies 194 miRNAs with widespread changes in Alzheimer's disease. The analysis highlights the involveme…
A meta-analysis of 22 studies found 194 microRNAs with widespread changes in Alzheimer's disease, including novel ones. These miRNAs affect …
Dual antiplatelet therapy reduces stroke recurrence in patients with acute mild ischaemic stroke
Dual Antiplatelet Therapy Reduces Stroke Risk in Mild Cases
This meta-analysis evaluated dual antiplatelet therapy compared to monotherapy in patients with acute mild ischaemic stroke or TIA. The anal…
New data shows dual antiplatelet therapy can lower stroke recurrence for patients with mild ischemic strokes or TIA, despite higher bleeding…
Intracerebral hemorrhage survivors face annual rates of 2.1% recurrent ICH and 2.0% ischemic stroke
Atrial Fibrillation Linked to Stroke Risk After Brain Bleed
This systematic review and meta-analysis of 198,289 adults with intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) identifies an annual recurrence rate of 2.1% …
A large review of over 198,000 patients shows a significant link between atrial fibrillation and stroke risk following an intracerebral hemo…
Multiple factors including advanced age, hemorrhage, and ventilation duration predispose patients to post-traumatic hydrocephalus
Risk Factors Linked to Hydrocephalus After Brain Injury
This narrative review synthesizes risk factors for post-traumatic hydrocephalus in patients with traumatic brain injury. Key findings includ…
Certain factors like advanced age, severe brain injury, and specific surgical procedures may increase the risk of hydrocephalus after a head…
Cocaine and amphetamine use significantly increase stroke risk as confirmed by Mendelian randomization
Drug use linked to higher risk of stroke in large study
This systematic review and meta-analysis of 32 studies involving over 100 million participants evaluates the impact of substance use on stro…
New data from over 100 million people shows that using drugs like cocaine and amphetamines significantly increases the risk of having a stro…