Ultra-low-field MRI yields volumetric measurements comparable to conventional methods in ECMO patients.
Ultra-low-field MRI scans work safely for brain volume measurements in patients on ECMO support.
This retrospective analysis of prospectively collected observational data evaluated thirty patients receiving extracorporeal membrane oxygen…
Ultra-low-field MRI safely measures brain volume in critically ill patients on life support, matching standard scanner accuracy despite equi…
REDDI pipeline improves balanced accuracy for classifying MCI, MS, Parkinson's, and ALS using MEG data.
Can a new computer tool help doctors spot brain diseases faster and more accurately?
This study developed a machine learning framework called REDDI that utilizes MEG resting-state data and Riemannian geometry for classifying …
A new computer tool helps doctors distinguish between hard-to-tell-apart brain diseases like Parkinson's and ALS with 13% better accuracy.
Expert ratings of dystonia severity correlate with functional impact in children with cerebral palsy
Expert video ratings linked dystonia severity to function in 27 children with cerebral palsy
This observational study reviewed videos from 27 children with cerebral palsy assessed by pediatric movement disorder specialists. Expert ra…
When experts rated dystonia as more severe in children with cerebral palsy, the kids showed greater difficulty walking and using their hands…
Exercise dose-response for balance in stroke survivors shows peak benefit around 1,200 MET-min/week.
The Exact Exercise Dose That Helps Stroke Survivors Regain Balance
This meta-analysis of 42 randomized controlled trials involving stroke survivors evaluated the relationship between exercise dose and balanc…
Stroke survivors regain balance best with about 1,200 minutes of weekly exercise, as more activity beyond this peak may actually reduce gain…
Botulinum toxin injections and neuromodulation show therapeutic potential for post-stroke limb spasticity.
Review finds botulinum toxin injections help reduce post-stroke limb spasticity
This narrative review analyzed 68 studies involving patients with post-stroke limb spasticity. Botulinum toxin injection was identified as e…
Botulinum toxin injections are the primary choice for managing focal spasticity in stroke survivors, while neuromodulation shows significant…
BCI-controlled ankle robot training improves lower extremity function in stroke patients
Brain-controlled robot training showed early promise for stroke recovery in a small study.
A randomized controlled trial in 32 stroke patients found that 40-minute BCI-controlled ankle robot training significantly improved Fugl-Mey…
Adding brain signals to robot training helped stroke patients walk better, gain strength, and reduce calf stiffness in a small study.
Dihydromyricetin reduces hepatic lipids and improves metabolic markers in murine MASLD models
A Simple Tea Ingredient Could Help Your Liver
A preclinical systematic review and meta-analysis of 14 controlled murine studies in diet-induced MASLD/NAFLD models found that dihydromyric…
A simple tea ingredient called dihydromyricetin reduced liver fat, improved blood sugar, and lowered cholesterol in mice with fatty liver di…
Meta-analysis of 7,048 first-time stroke patients across six countries reports post-stroke cognitive impairment incidence rates.
Half of stroke survivors face memory loss
This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated 7,048 first-time stroke patients from six countries to determine the incidence of post-st…
Nearly half of first-time stroke patients develop memory and thinking problems, a silent crisis that often goes unnoticed after physical rec…
Systematic review of musculoskeletal ultrasonography in stroke patients reveals reduced muscle thickness and altered architecture in lower-leg muscles.
Ultrasound Shows Exactly Why Your Leg Won't Move
This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated musculoskeletal ultrasonography in 8 studies involving stroke patients. Results indicate …
Ultrasound reveals hidden scar tissue and stiffness inside leg muscles that standard weakness tests miss after a stroke.
Meta-analysis finds high prevalence of zoonotic diseases in African pastoralist livestock systems
Three Deadly Animal-Linked Diseases Hiding in Plain Sight Across Africa
A systematic review and meta-analysis of 34 studies in African pastoralist systems found high prevalence rates for Rift Valley fever and Cri…
Three deadly livestock diseases hide in African pastoral communities, where women face the highest risk despite official counts suggesting t…
Systematic review of Ramsay Hunt Syndrome highlights cranial nerve involvement patterns and prognostic factors.
Review finds other nerves often affected in Ramsay Hunt Syndrome cases
This systematic review examined the epidemiology, clinical spectrum, and mechanisms of cranial nerve involvement in patients with Ramsay Hun…
Ramsay Hunt Syndrome often affects hearing and balance nerves alongside facial palsy, signaling more extensive disease and a poorer prognosi…
Acupuncture may modulate autonomic homeostasis in essential hypertension via neural and endocrine pathways.
Acupuncture May Actually Lower Blood Pressure — Here's the Science
This narrative review examines acupuncture as an intervention for essential hypertension, focusing on its potential to regulate autonomic ne…
Acupuncture may reset your nervous system to lower blood pressure, offering a complementary option for adults struggling with medication sid…