Review finds NIBS may improve consciousness in MCS patients, but evidence for VS/UWS remains weak
Review finds brain stimulation may help some minimally conscious patients, but evidence is limited
A narrative review of non-invasive brain stimulation (NIBS) techniques for disorders of consciousness found certain techniques demonstrated …
Brain stimulation may help some patients in a minimally conscious state, though evidence for those in a vegetative state remains weak and re…
Bilateral training shows greater motor recovery than conventional therapy in subacute stroke patients
Small study finds bilateral training may help stroke patients' motor recovery
A randomized trial in 40 subacute stroke patients compared comprehensive bilateral training to conventional physiotherapy over 6 weeks. Both…
Stroke patients who did physical therapy on both sides, not just the weakened one, saw slightly better leg recovery in a small trial.
Cycling exercise may reduce urinary symptom progression in early Parkinson's disease pilot trial
Could regular cycling help with bladder problems in early Parkinson's?
An exploratory analysis of a pilot RCT in 30 patients with early Parkinson's disease found that 24 weeks of cycling exercise was associated …
Regular cycling may help slow worsening bladder symptoms in early Parkinson's, though this small study needs larger trials to confirm the be…
Seizure-related ED visits before and during COVID-19 pandemic examined in US observational report
Study looks at seizure-related emergency visits before and during COVID-19
An observational report examined seizure or epilepsy-related emergency department visits in the United States before and during the COVID-19…
A new report tracks emergency visits for seizures and epilepsy in the US before and during the COVID-19 pandemic, but the study did not shar…
Telehealth CBT improves quality of life in veterans with Parkinson's disease and comorbid depression
Telehealth therapy improved quality of life for veterans with Parkinson's and depression
In a randomized controlled trial of 90 veterans with Parkinson's disease and primary depressive disorders, telehealth-delivered PD-informed …
Veterans with Parkinson's and depression who used video therapy saw better physical and mental quality of life compared to standard care.
Color therapy shows reduced fatigue and depression, improved quality of life in Parkinson's patients
Color therapy study shows possible benefits for Parkinson's fatigue, mood, and quality of life
A randomized controlled trial of 60 Parkinson's patients found that color therapy with purple, yellow, and orange light exposure significant…
Parkinson's patients who viewed colored lights reported less fatigue and depression, plus better quality of life, compared to those receivin…
Cross-sectional survey examines concussion diagnosis prevalence in US children and adolescents
How many U.S. kids have been diagnosed with a concussion or brain injury?
A cross-sectional survey using National Health Interview Survey data examined the percentage of US children and adolescents aged ≤17 years w…
A national survey is waiting to reveal how many U.S. children and teens have ever received a diagnosis for a concussion or brain injury.
High-frequency rTMS on left parietal lobe may improve memory scores in post-stroke patients
Small study finds brain stimulation may help memory after stroke
A small RCT of 45 patients with post-stroke memory impairment found that 20 Hz rTMS to the left parietal lobe was associated with greater im…
Brain stimulation linked to better memory and thinking skills in stroke survivors, with scans showing improved communication between memory …
US report describes nonfatal traumatic brain injury-related hospitalizations
How many Americans are hospitalized for nonfatal brain injuries?
An observational report describes nonfatal traumatic brain injury-related hospitalizations in the United States population. Key details on s…
Nonfatal brain injuries are a major public health concern in the United States, with many cases serious enough to require hospitalization.
Report describes seasonal fluctuations in pediatric streptococcal brain abscesses and empyemas in the US
Do serious brain infections in children follow a seasonal pattern?
A report describes seasonal fluctuations in pediatric streptococcal brain abscesses, epidural empyemas, and subdural empyemas in the United …
Serious brain infections in children, caused by Streptococcus bacteria, appear to rise and fall with the seasons in the U.S., according to a…
Case report describes neurologic complications in two US patients with monkeypox
Two U.S. patients developed neurological complications during monkeypox infections.
A case report describes two patients in the United States who developed neurologic complications associated with monkeypox infection. No cau…
Two U.S. patients developed neurological complications during monkeypox infections, serving as an early alert for doctors to watch for these…
Facial micro-movements correlate with erratic heart rate during pressure pain tasks in healthy individuals
Can your face show what your heart feels during pain?
An observational cohort study in healthy individuals found that as heart inter-beat intervals became more erratic during pressure pain tasks…
When your heart rhythm gets erratic during pain, tiny involuntary movements around your eyes also become more random, linking your face to y…