Emergency MRI identifies broad pathology spectrum for acute dizziness and headache despite accessibility constraints
MRI scans help identify causes of sudden dizziness and headache
This narrative review examines the diagnostic utility of emergency MRI for patients presenting with acute dizziness and headache. The author…
Doctors use MRI scans to find various underlying conditions in patients experiencing sudden dizziness and headaches in emergency rooms.
Acupuncture and related therapies improve Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index scores in post-stroke insomnia
Acupuncture therapies show promise for insomnia after a stroke
This systematic review and network meta-analysis of 8062 patients with post-stroke insomnia found that acupuncture and related therapies wer…
New research suggests that acupuncture and related needle therapies may help patients struggling with sleep issues following a stroke.
Association of MTHFR C677T Polymorphism with Risk of Lacunar Infarction
Genetic variation linked to increased risk of lacunar infarction
A meta-analysis suggests the MTHFR C677T polymorphism is linked to increased lacunar infarction risk, though evidence certainty remains very…
A large review suggests a specific genetic marker may be linked to an increased risk of small strokes in certain patients.
Isosorbide mononitrate reduces composite events (OR 0.74) in patients with lacunar stroke
Trial Shows Isosorbide Mononitrate Reduces Risks After Lacunar Stroke
This Phase 2b randomized trial of 363 participants with lacunar stroke found that isosorbide mononitrate reduced the risk of a composite out…
A new clinical trial suggests that isosorbide mononitrate may reduce serious complications and improve mood for patients following a lacunar…
Prediabetes combined with malignant LVH increases stroke risk by HR 3.07 in hypertensive adults
Prediabetes and heart strain increase risk of stroke in adults
This observational analysis of SPRINT trial data involving 8,367 hypertensive adults found that prediabetes and malignant LVH significantly …
People with both prediabetes and signs of heart muscle stress face a much higher risk of stroke compared to those without these conditions.
Stroke Riskometer app fails to improve Life's Simple 7 score at 6 months
Mobile App Shows No Significant Change in Stroke Risk Scores
This Phase III randomized controlled trial in 862 adults with stroke risk factors found no significant difference in Life's Simple 7 score c…
A large trial found that a mobile app did not significantly improve health scores for people with stroke risk factors over a six month perio…
Ultra-early RIPC does not significantly improve 90-day functional independence in acute ischemic stroke
Early pressure cuff treatment shows no benefit for stroke recovery
This randomized controlled trial of 270 adults with acute ischemic stroke and large vessel occlusion found no significant difference in func…
A new trial found that using pneumatic cuffs to improve blood flow does not improve long-term independence for patients after a major stroke…
Tirofiban reduces median infarct volume from 88.2 mm to 48.6 mm in intracranial aneurysms
Trial shows tirofiban reduces brain tissue damage during aneurysm surgery
This Phase 2 randomized trial of 191 adults with unruptured intracranial aneurysms found that intravenous tirofiban combined with dual antip…
A new clinical trial suggests that adding the medication tirofiban can reduce the size of brain tissue damage for patients undergoing aneury…
Mediterranean and MIND diets may reduce Alzheimer disease risk and slow cognitive decline
Mediterranean and MIND diets may slow Alzheimer's disease progression
This mini-review examines the impact of Mediterranean and MIND dietary patterns on Alzheimer disease (AD). Observational evidence suggests t…
Specific dietary patterns like the Mediterranean and MIND diets show promise in slowing cognitive decline for those with Alzheimer's disease…
Prevalence of neurogenic bladder in patients with multiple sclerosis and associated urinary symptoms
Nearly half of people with MS have bladder problems
This meta-analysis investigated the prevalence of neurogenic bladder and specific urinary symptoms among individuals with multiple sclerosis…
A new analysis finds that almost half of people with multiple sclerosis experience bladder issues, with storage symptoms being the most comm…
Ultrasound Stimulation Boosts Stroke Rehab Outcomes
Ultrasound Stimulation Combined With Rehabilitation Improves Stroke Recovery
Adding transcranial ultrasound to standard rehab improves motor, cognitive, and daily living functions in stroke patients, per meta-analysis…
Combining transcranial ultrasound with standard rehabilitation may improve motor skills, cognitive function, and daily activities for stroke…
Intravenous thrombolysis improves functional outcomes in patients with acute ischemic stroke after 4.5 hours
Late treatment for stroke may improve recovery and outcomes
This meta-analysis evaluated the impact of intravenous thrombolysis on adults with acute ischemic stroke treated beyond the standard four ho…
Patients receiving clot-busting drugs later than usual after a stroke may see better physical results, despite a higher risk of brain bleedi…