Anodal tDCS combined with therapy enhanced verb naming in chronic post-stroke aphasia
Stimulation plus therapy improves word finding in chronic stroke aphasia
This double-blind, sham-controlled crossover study investigated anodal tDCS over the left inferior frontal gyrus combined with verb naming t…
A small study found that combining brain stimulation with speech therapy helped people with chronic stroke aphasia name verbs better, with b…
Post-hoc ATTEND trial analysis shows stroke severity and caregiver factors predict 6-month outcomes in India.
Stroke recovery in India depends heavily on age and caregiver support
This post-hoc analysis of a multicentre, prospective, randomised, open blinded endpoint trial evaluated 1,250 participants with acute stroke…
A look at 1,250 stroke patients in India shows that older age and certain caregivers predict worse long-term outcomes.
Systematic review and meta-analysis of dietary restriction in Alzheimer's mouse models
Dietary restrictions show mixed results in Alzheimer's mouse models
This systematic review and meta-analysis of 23 studies examined five dietary restriction regimens in Alzheimer's disease mouse models. Calor…
A meta-analysis of 23 studies found fasting-mimicking diets had the largest effects, while intermittent fasting improved memory but worsened…
Exercise reduces blood pressure after stroke or TIA: systematic review and meta-analysis
Exercise lowers blood pressure after stroke, review finds
This systematic review and meta-analysis of 25 studies found that aerobic exercise reduces systolic blood pressure by 3.79 mmHg and diastoli…
A review of 25 studies finds aerobic and combined exercise can significantly lower blood pressure in stroke survivors.
Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis: Non-Invasive Brain Stimulation for Visual Perception After Stroke
New brain stimulation helps stroke patients see better than before
This systematic review and meta-analysis examined non-invasive brain stimulation (NIBS) for visual perception after stroke. Pooled results s…
A new review shows brain stimulation helps stroke patients see better, offering hope for those struggling with vision loss after a stroke.
Sleep efficiency improved with mindfulness in multiple sclerosis patients according to a meta-analysis
Mindfulness and Melatonin May Help Sleep in Multiple Sclerosis
This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated non-pharmacologic and pharmacologic interventions for sleep in people with multiple scler…
A review of ten studies suggests mindfulness, melatonin, and other therapies may improve sleep for people with multiple sclerosis, though mo…
Meta-analysis shows reduced stress-induced autonomic responses in people with multiple sclerosis compared to controls
People with MS show reduced autonomic responses to stress compared to controls
This meta-analysis reviews fourteen studies examining autonomic responses to emotional or stress-related stimuli in people with multiple scl…
A meta-analysis of fourteen studies found that people with multiple sclerosis have lower stress-induced autonomic responses than healthy con…
Meta-analysis shows MRI volumetric differences in Parkinson's disease with mild cognitive impairment versus cognitively normal patients
New scan signs reveal early brain changes in Parkinson's dementia risk
This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluates gray matter volume alterations across six subcortical regions in patients with Parkinson'…
A new scan pattern shows specific brain shrinkage in Parkinson's patients who are starting to forget things, helping doctors catch dementia …
Systematic review and meta-analysis finds abdominal acupuncture may improve poststroke constipation
Acupuncture plus standard care helps poststroke constipation, but evidence remains uncertain
This systematic review and meta-analysis of 943 patients evaluated abdominal acupuncture combined with conventional therapy for poststroke c…
A meta-analysis suggests acupuncture combined with standard care improves bowel movements for stroke survivors, though study limits make res…
Review of P-BANN framework for Parkinson disease proteomics data analysis
New tool helps map proteins in Parkinson disease
This methodological review synthesizes the application of the P-BANN framework, a biologically annotated neural network model, to proteomics…
A new method finds specific protein groups linked to disease pathways in Parkinson disease, offering a fresh way to study the condition.
Framingham cohort links longitudinal brain atrophy patterns to cognitive decline and AD biomarkers in community-based participants
Brain shrinkage patterns predict Alzheimer's risk in older adults
This community-based cohort study of 300 participants from the Framingham Heart Study analyzed longitudinal brain atrophy patterns using MRI…
A study of 300 older adults found specific brain shrinkage patterns that strongly predict Alzheimer's disease and worse thinking skills.
Meta-analysis shows repetitive peripheral magnetic stimulation effects on stroke motor recovery
New rules for magnetic therapy boost arm recovery after stroke
This meta-analysis of 14 trials involving 580 stroke patients evaluates the effects of repetitive peripheral magnetic stimulation (rPMS) on …
New magnetic therapy rules help stroke patients regain arm strength faster when used for the right length of time