Meta-analysis finds association between dentition defects and Alzheimer's disease risk
Tooth loss linked to higher Alzheimer's risk in new analysis
This meta-analysis synthesizes observational studies on dentition defects and Alzheimer's disease risk. It reports a significant association…
A review of past studies found a link between tooth loss and a higher risk of Alzheimer's disease, suggesting oral health may matter for bra…
Protocol outlines planned meta-analysis investigating non-invasive brain stimulation effects in post-stroke aphasia
Brain Stimulation Rewires Speech Centers After Stroke, New Analysis Suggests
This publication is a protocol describing a planned meta-analysis focused on patients with post-stroke aphasia. The authors intend to assess…
This research could finally explain exactly how non-invasive brain stimulation helps stroke patients regain their ability to speak.
FEES Dysphagia Index (FDI) derivation and validation in hospitalized neurological patients
A new swallowing test may better predict pneumonia risk in hospitalized brain patients
This single-center retrospective cohort study derived and validated the FEES Dysphagia Index (FDI) in 1,257 and 1,686 hospitalized neurologi…
A new swallowing score outperformed a standard measure at predicting pneumonia and death in neurological patients, offering a simpler bedsid…
Network meta-analysis ranks acupuncture modalities for post-stroke upper limb dysfunction.
Acupuncture Combos Boost Stroke Recovery — But Timing Matters
This systematic review and network meta-analysis of 103 studies synthesized evidence on acupuncture for post-stroke upper limb motor dysfunc…
This study reveals which acupuncture combinations work best — and when.
Umbrella review finds limited evidence for shock wave therapy in post-stroke spasticity
Shock Wave Therapy Eases Stroke-Related Muscle Stiffness
This meta-analysis umbrella review synthesizes evidence on extracorporeal shock wave therapy for post-stroke spasticity. It concludes the th…
This non-invasive treatment may help stroke patients move more freely and with less pain.
Meta-analysis finds rTMS improves neuropathic pain in spinal cord injury patients.
rTMS may ease nerve pain after spinal cord injury, but not anxiety or depression
This meta-analysis of 7 RCTs with 159 patients found repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) significantly improved neuropathic …
A review of seven trials found that repetitive magnetic stimulation reduced neuropathic pain in spinal cord injury patients, but did not sig…
Atypical absences linked to higher autistic behavior scores in SYNGAP1-DEE patients
Seizure Type Predicts Autism Severity Better Than Frequency Does
This observational cohort study of 337 patients with SYNGAP1-related developmental and epileptic encephalopathy found that atypical absences…
For children with this rare condition, the kind of seizure matters more for autism symptoms than how often they occur.
Adjunctive vagus nerve stimulation associated with reduced neurobehavioral symptoms in chronic mTBI with PTSD
Vagus nerve stimulation may help chronic brain injury symptoms in PTSD patients
This retrospective post-hoc subgroup analysis of adults with chronic mTBI and PTSD symptoms examined adjunctive non-invasive vagus nerve sti…
A small study suggests non-invasive vagus nerve stimulation could reduce symptoms in people with both chronic brain injury and PTSD.
Narrative review links chronic stress and HPA dysregulation to cognitive dysfunction in ME/CFS.
Brain Fog in Chronic Fatigue: A New Clue
This narrative review examines patients with myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) to explore theoretical mechanisms u…
You wake up tired, even after 10 hours of sleep.
Narrative review on early sensory experience shaping prefrontal cortical circuits.
How Early Sounds and Sights Shape Your Child’s Future Thinking
This narrative review synthesizes foundational and causal studies on how early sensory experience shapes prefrontal cortical circuit maturat…
What a child sees and hears in their first years may directly wire their brain for how they think and behave later in life.
Systematic review finds levetiracetam linked to psychobehavioral adverse effects in epilepsy
Levetiracetam linked to irritability and aggression in epilepsy patients
This systematic review synthesizes evidence on psychobehavioral adverse effects (PBAEs) of levetiracetam in epilepsy. It reports mean rates …
A review finds levetiracetam for epilepsy is tied to higher rates of irritability and aggression, with some patients stopping the drug becau…
Review of music therapy for motor, speech, and cognitive impairments in stroke, Parkinson's, and cerebral palsy
Music therapy may help improve motor, speech, and cognitive function in neurological conditions.
This narrative review examines the role of music therapy for patients with stroke, Parkinson's disease, or cerebral palsy. The authors synth…
A review suggests music therapy might improve motor, speech, and cognitive impairments for people with stroke, Parkinson's disease, or cereb…