Baduanjin training improves motor symptoms and anxiety more than brisk walking in Parkinson's disease
Mindful movement training improved motor skills and mood better than brisk walking for early Parkinson's
A 12-week randomized controlled trial in 32 patients with early- to mid-stage Parkinson's disease found that Baduanjin training led to signi…
In patients with early Parkinson's, a gentle, mindful exercise program boosted movement and mood more than brisk walking after three months.
Systematic Review Examines Cardiovascular Biomarkers for Pediatric Epilepsy Seizure Anticipation
Seizures May Be Predicted Before They Start
This systematic review evaluates non-invasive physiologic biomarkers, specifically cardiovascular electrocardiogram measurements, for seizur…
Every parent of a child with epilepsy knows the fear.
Narrative review examines resveratrol in Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, MS, and cerebral ischemia with noted limitations
This Common Food Compound May Shield Your Brain From Damage
This narrative review evaluates resveratrol across Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, and cerebral ischemia.
A natural compound found in berries shows promise for protecting brain cells, but human proof is still missing.
Independent skills practice between music therapy sessions linked to fewer symptoms in TBI/PTSD patients
Music Homework Between Sessions Helps Veterans Recover Better
This retrospective observational analysis of military-connected individuals with traumatic brain injury and/or post-traumatic stress disorde…
Simple music exercises at home may help veterans feel better between therapy visits.
Systolic BP 120-140 mm Hg after thrombectomy linked to better stroke outcomes
After Stroke Surgery, This Blood Pressure Range Leads to Better Recovery
This secondary analysis of the ENCHANTED2/MT randomized trial included 611 patients with successful reperfusion after endovascular thrombect…
For stroke patients who receive emergency clot-removal surgery, keeping blood pressure in a specific lower range in the first 24 hours can s…
Meta-analysis finds association between dentition defects and Alzheimer's disease risk
Tooth loss linked to higher Alzheimer's risk in new analysis
This meta-analysis synthesizes observational studies on dentition defects and Alzheimer's disease risk.
A review of past studies found a link between tooth loss and a higher risk of Alzheimer's disease, suggesting oral health may matter for bra…
Protocol outlines planned meta-analysis investigating non-invasive brain stimulation effects in post-stroke aphasia
Brain Stimulation Rewires Speech Centers After Stroke, New Analysis Suggests
This publication is a protocol describing a planned meta-analysis focused on patients with post-stroke aphasia.
This research could finally explain exactly how non-invasive brain stimulation helps stroke patients regain their ability to speak.
FEES Dysphagia Index (FDI) derivation and validation in hospitalized neurological patients
A new swallowing test may better predict pneumonia risk in hospitalized brain patients
This single-center retrospective cohort study derived and validated the FEES Dysphagia Index (FDI) in 1,257 and 1,686 hospitalized neurologi…
A new swallowing score outperformed a standard measure at predicting pneumonia and death in neurological patients, offering a simpler bedsid…
Network meta-analysis ranks acupuncture modalities for post-stroke upper limb dysfunction
Acupuncture Combos Boost Stroke Recovery — But Timing Matters
This systematic review and network meta-analysis of 103 studies synthesized evidence on acupuncture for post-stroke upper limb motor dysfunc…
This study reveals which acupuncture combinations work best — and when.
Umbrella review finds limited evidence for shock wave therapy in post-stroke spasticity
Shock Wave Therapy Eases Stroke-Related Muscle Stiffness
This meta-analysis umbrella review synthesizes evidence on extracorporeal shock wave therapy for post-stroke spasticity.
This non-invasive treatment may help stroke patients move more freely and with less pain.
Meta-analysis finds rTMS improves neuropathic pain in spinal cord injury patients
rTMS may ease nerve pain after spinal cord injury, but not anxiety or depression
This meta-analysis of 7 RCTs with 159 patients found repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) significantly improved neuropathic …
A review of seven trials found that repetitive magnetic stimulation reduced neuropathic pain in spinal cord injury patients, but did not sig…
Atypical absences linked to higher autistic behavior scores in SYNGAP1-DEE patients
Seizure Type Predicts Autism Severity Better Than Frequency Does
This observational cohort study of 337 patients with SYNGAP1-related developmental and epileptic encephalopathy found that atypical absences…
For children with this rare condition, the kind of seizure matters more for autism symptoms than how often they occur.