Fingolimod reduces annualized relapse rate by 1.17 per patient-year in pediatric MS
Fingolimod Reduces Relapse Rates for Children with Multiple Sclerosis
This meta-analysis of 585 pediatric multiple sclerosis patients found that fingolimod significantly reduced annualized relapse rate by 1.17 …
A review of data shows that fingolimod can significantly lower the number of annual relapses in children living with multiple sclerosis.
Virtual reality training improves global cognitive function and short-term memory in Alzheimer's disease patients
Virtual Reality Training Improves Memory in Alzheimer's Patients
This meta-analysis of 11 randomized controlled trials found that virtual reality-based training significantly improved global cognitive func…
New research suggests virtual reality training can improve global cognitive function and short-term memory for people living with Alzheimer'…
Alzheimer's patients show large emotion recognition impairment versus healthy older adults
People with Alzheimer's struggle significantly to recognize emotions
This meta-analysis of 24 studies finds that individuals with Alzheimer's disease have a large, statistically significant impairment in emoti…
People living with Alzheimer's disease show a large and clear difficulty in recognizing emotions compared to healthy older adults.
Hydrokinesitherapy improves balance function in stroke survivors across multiple assessment measures
Water based exercise may improve balance for stroke survivors
This meta-analysis of 1075 stroke survivors found that hydrokinesitherapy significantly improved balance functions, including a BBS score (S…
New data suggests that hydrokinesitherapy, or water based exercise, can help stroke survivors regain their balance and stability.
Mindfulness-based exercise improves motor function in Parkinson's disease and shows favorable signals in Alzheimer's
Mindfulness exercises may improve motor and cognitive function in Parkinson's
This systematic review and meta-analysis of 28 studies indicates that mindfulness-based exercise, including Tai Chi and yoga, significantly …
Mindfulness-based exercises like Tai Chi and yoga show promise in improving movement and mental clarity for those with Parkinson's and Alzhe…
Bilateral training improves motor function in post-stroke patients with distal upper extremity hemiplegia
Bilateral Training Shows Better Results for Stroke Arm Recovery
This meta-analysis of 12 RCTs indicates that bilateral training (BT) is more effective than unilateral training (UT) for improving motor fun…
Training both arms simultaneously may improve motor function in the hand and arm for people recovering from a stroke.
Tirofiban as an adjunct to endovascular thrombectomy is safe and effective for large vessel occlusion
Tirofiban May Improve Outcomes for Large Vessel Occlusion Stroke
This meta-analysis of 30 studies, including 2 RCTs and 28 cohort studies, evaluates tirofiban as an adjunct to endovascular thrombectomy in …
Adding tirofiban to stroke treatments may improve functional recovery and lower mortality risks for patients with large vessel occlusions.
Long-term particulate matter exposure increases risk of Parkinson's disease by 10% to 18%
Long term air pollution exposure linked to Parkinson's disease risk
This meta-analysis evaluates the association between long-term outdoor air pollution and neurodegenerative diseases. It found a significant …
Long-term exposure to outdoor air pollution like particulate matter is linked to an increased risk of developing Parkinson's disease.
Anticoagulation associated with lower risk of recurrent stroke in patients with left ventricular systolic dysfunction
Anticoagulants may lower stroke risk for patients with heart dysfunction
This meta-analysis of secondary analyses of randomized clinical trials examines anticoagulation for ischemic stroke prevention in patients w…
New analysis suggests that blood thinners might reduce the risk of both first and repeat strokes in people with specific types of heart musc…
Fecal microbiota transplantation provides modest short-term improvements in daily motor activities for Parkinson's disease
Fecal transplant shows short term motor gains in Parkinson's disease
This meta-analysis of 318 patients with Parkinson's disease found that fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) resulted in a notable short-te…
A review of clinical data suggests that fecal transplants may help people with Parkinson's disease perform daily physical tasks better for a…
HIV infection increases odds of severe presentation and delayed diagnosis in skin neglected tropical diseases
HIV infection worsens skin NTD outcomes and delays diagnosis
This meta-analysis examines the impact of HIV infection on the clinical presentation and diagnostic timing of skin neglected tropical diseas…
People with HIV face 4 times higher odds of severe skin NTDs and late diagnosis. New analysis highlights urgent need for integrated care.
Tranexamic acid does not improve mortality or neurological outcomes in acute brain injury
Tranexamic acid does not improve survival in acute brain injuries
This meta-analysis of over 12,000 patients found that tranexamic acid did not significantly impact short-term or long-term mortality or func…
A large review of over 12,000 patients shows that tranexamic acid does not improve survival or recovery after a serious brain injury.