Cohort study compares homocysteine and uric acid levels in Parkinson's disease-related and post-stroke cognitive impairment
Parkinson's patients show unique blood markers that differ from stroke survivors
This cohort study included 120 patients with cognitive impairment admitted to the Department of Neurology at Yangjiang Hospital of Tradition…
New blood tests reveal unique chemical differences between Parkinson's and stroke patients, offering a clearer path to accurate diagnosis.
Resistance training combined with electrical stimulation or stretching improves balance, motor function, and walking in stroke patients
Adding This Simple Step to Leg Exercises Helps Stroke Survivors Walk Better
This systematic review and Bayesian network meta-analysis evaluated rehabilitation strategies for stroke patients with lower-limb dysfunctio…
For stroke survivors struggling with leg weakness, pairing standard exercises with electrical stimulation or stretching can significantly im…
Meta-analysis finds Tongxinluo capsule may improve functional outcomes in acute ischemic stroke
Tongxinluo capsule helps stroke survivors regain independence without added risk
This systematic review and meta-analysis of 4,842 patients with acute ischemic stroke found that Tongxinluo capsule was associated with impr…
A large analysis shows Tongxinluo capsule helps stroke patients stay independent and move better, with no increase in side effects compared …
Composite Endpoints Show Weaker Treatment Effects Than EDSS Alone in Multiple Sclerosis Trials
Adding walk tests to MS disability scores actually hides treatment benefits
This post-hoc analysis of ten phase III trials involving 9369 patients with relapsing-remitting and progressive multiple sclerosis evaluated…
Adding walk tests to standard disability scores actually hides treatment benefits in multiple sclerosis trials.
Review of vagus nerve stimulation for autism spectrum disorder and maternal immune activation
Vagus nerve stimulation shows promise for autism and maternal immune activation
This narrative review examines vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) in the context of autism spectrum disorder and maternal immune activation.
A review suggests vagus nerve stimulation could help people with autism spectrum disorder or those affected by maternal immune activation.
Meta-analysis: Intensive BP control reduces good functional outcomes after thrombectomy
Tight blood pressure control after stroke surgery lowers disability but raises death risk
This meta-analysis of 6 randomized controlled trials in acute ischemic stroke due to large vessel occlusion after mechanical thrombectomy co…
A major analysis of six trials shows strict blood pressure limits after stroke surgery reduce disability but increase death and low blood pr…
Narrative review of AI-driven stroke rehabilitation systems and motor learning facilitation
AI Rehab Robots Are Missing a Key Ingredient
This narrative review examines AI-driven stroke rehabilitation systems and their impact on human motor learning processes.
Imagine your dad had a stroke last year. He’s trying to walk again.
Narrative review links myasthenia gravis and autoimmune encephalitis risk
MG and Brain Inflammation Linked in New Review
This narrative review examines the association between myasthenia gravis and autoimmune encephalitis.
This review reveals that myasthenia gravis is often linked to brain inflammation — and that may change how doctors treat tough cases.
Review synthesizes genetic and environmental risk factors for dementia with Lewy bodies
Genetic and environmental factors linked to dementia with Lewy bodies
This narrative review examines genetic susceptibility and environmental factors, such as pesticides and air pollution, in the context of dem…
A review suggests genes and exposures like pollution may contribute to dementia with Lewy bodies, though details remain incomplete.
CZTL capsule therapy study design for acute ischemic stroke patients not eligible for IVT or with early deterioration
New Stroke Pill Could Help Patients Missed by Standard Care
This randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multicenter clinical study design involved 1,208 eligible patients with acute ischemic st…
A large new study is testing if a specific herbal capsule can help stroke patients who miss out on standard treatments.
Brain atrophy patterns evolve from lower brainstem in spinocerebellar ataxia type 1 cohort study
New MRI maps show exactly how SCA1 eats away at the brain
This cohort study examined brain atrophy patterns in 152 SCA1 participants and 131 healthy controls across seven sites.
New brain scans reveal a specific pattern of damage in SCA1 that starts lower down and moves up, changing how doctors track the disease.
Sex hormone traits linked to Alzheimer's risk in sex-specific Mendelian randomization study
Women and men face different Alzheimer's risks linked to specific hormones
A cohort study using Mendelian randomization found that bioavailable testosterone in women and SHBG in men are associated with lower Alzheim…
New science shows specific hormones protect women and men from Alzheimer's disease in unique ways that doctors must consider.