Photic sneeze reflex prevalence 22% in healthy individuals, but evidence is low certainty
One in five people experience sneezing triggered by bright light
This meta-analysis of 15 study groups (from 31 total) found a pooled prevalence of the photic sneeze reflex of 22% (95% CI, 15%-29%) in heal…
Nearly 22% of healthy people experience the photic sneeze reflex, a common but inconsistently measured reaction to bright lights.
Intravenous alpha-lipoic acid optimizes symptom relief while oral administration supports structural repair in DPN
Different ways to give alpha-lipoic acid help diabetic nerve pain
This Bayesian network meta-analysis evaluates various alpha-lipoic acid (ALA) administration routes for diabetic peripheral neuropathy. Find…
New data shows that intravenous and oral versions of alpha-lipoic acid offer different benefits for managing symptoms and repairing nerves i…
Glutamatergic agents show preclinical promise in Multiple Sclerosis but fail in clinical trials
Laboratory tests show promise for multiple sclerosis but face hurdles
This narrative review examines the efficacy of glutamatergic agents in experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis models versus human clinica…
Certain drugs showed success in lab models for multiple sclerosis, but these same medicines failed to work during actual human clinical tria…
Closed-loop EEG-based neurofeedback and BCI interventions show technical feasibility for mental health applications
Brain Computer Interfaces Show Potential for Mental Health Treatment
This systematic review of 25 studies evaluates the technical feasibility and emerging therapeutic potential of closed-loop EEG-based neurofe…
New technology using brain signals and feedback may offer a new way to manage mental health conditions through specialized neurofeedback.
Higher FIB-4 scores are associated with increased odds of poor stroke outcomes and mortality
Higher Fibrosis Scores Linked to Worse Stroke Outcomes
This meta-analysis of 20 cohort studies and 2 cross-sectional studies examines the association between the Fibrosis-4 index (FIB-4) and vari…
A liver health score called FIB-4 shows a link to higher risks of stroke, poor recovery, and death in patients with brain injuries.
Explainable artificial intelligence offers a structured framework to improve neglected tropical disease diagnosis
Explainable artificial intelligence could improve diagnosis of neglected tropical diseases
This narrative review explores the role of explainable artificial intelligence (XAI) in diagnosing neglected tropical diseases like malaria …
New research explores how explainable AI can help doctors identify and treat overlooked infections like malaria in areas with limited resour…
FcεRII (CD23) serves a regulatory role in IgE homeostasis and may act as a biomarker
CD23 May Offer New Insights for Chronic Skin Conditions
This narrative review synthesizes literature from 1980 to 2024 regarding the role of FcεRII (CD23) in skin diseases including atopic dermati…
New research highlights how the CD23 protein may play a key role in managing IgE levels and inflammation in skin diseases like atopic dermat…
Endovascular treatment under conscious sedation associated with worse outcomes than best medical treatment
Different types of anesthesia may impact stroke recovery outcomes
This post-hoc analysis of a randomized controlled trial involved 491 patients with isolated medium or distal vessel occlusion (MDVO) within …
A new look at stroke data suggests that conscious sedation might lead to worse outcomes than other anesthesia methods.
Prolonged FVEP-P2 latency is associated with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia
Brain Signal Delays Linked to Alzheimer's and Dementia Types
This meta-analysis of 18 comparisons involving 1,778 participants found significantly prolonged FVEP-P2 latency in patients with Alzheimer's…
A large review found that specific brain signal delays are linked to Alzheimer's disease and other forms of cognitive decline.
Person-centered non-pharmacological interventions significantly reduce verbal agitation in patients with dementia
Personalized care helps reduce agitation in people with dementia
This meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials evaluates the impact of person-centered non-pharmacological interventions on agitation in…
Tailored, person-centered care can significantly lower verbal agitation in people living with dementia compared to standard methods.
Crossed arms produce a large crossing effect size of 1.45 in tactile temporal order judgment tasks
Crossed Arms Impact How People Judge Timing and Order
This meta-analysis synthesized 39 experiments to evaluate the crossing effect magnitude in tactile temporal order judgment (TOJ) tasks. The …
Crossing your arms can significantly change how the brain processes the timing and order of physical sensations.
Tinnitus and insomnia share a bidirectional relationship driven by central nervous system mechanisms
Tinnitus and insomnia are linked by shared brain activity
This systematic review synthesizes evidence on the relationship between tinnitus and sleep disturbance, finding a bidirectional link where i…
Constant ringing in the ears and poor sleep often go hand in hand because they share similar underlying causes in the brain.