Endovascular thrombectomy shows no overall net advantage over medical management in vertebrobasilar artery occlusion
Trial shows mixed results for stroke treatment in specific patients
This retrospective registry analysis of 1,232 patients with acute vertebrobasilar artery occlusion found no significant difference in overal…
A large study of 1,232 patients shows that a specific surgical procedure may help some stroke patients with moderate severity.
Acupuncture improves total effective rate and reduces tinnitus and anxiety scores in patients
Acupuncture Shows Better Results for Tinnitus and Anxiety
This meta-analysis of 908 patients found that acupuncture was superior to non-acupuncture approaches for improving total effective rates and…
Acupuncture may provide better relief for tinnitus and anxiety symptoms compared to other treatments, according to a review of several studi…
Significant gaps in assessment tools and management resources for post-stroke pain in Africa
Stroke survivors in Africa face significant barriers to pain management
This narrative review explores the epidemiology and clinical phenotypes of post-stroke pain syndromes across several African nations. The re…
Stroke survivors in Africa face a lack of specialized tools and limited medical resources to manage chronic pain after their stroke.
Fisetin shows potential as a nutritional senotherapeutic but lacks clinical evidence for chronic kidney disease
Fisetin shows potential for managing chronic kidney disease
This mini review explores the potential of Fisetin as a nutritional senotherapeutic for age-related diseases. The authors conclude that whil…
A natural compound called fisetin may help target age-related issues in the kidneys, though more clinical evidence is needed to confirm its …
Neuroecosystem Collapse Framework Links Ferroptosis, Neuroinflammation, and Gut-Brain Axis to Post-Stroke Cognitive Impairment
New Framework Explains How Stroke Impacts Brain Function
This systematic review proposes a neuroecosystem framework for post-stroke cognitive impairment, reinterpreting ferroptosis, neuroinflammati…
A new framework identifies how the interaction between blood vessels, immune cells, and brain cells may drive cognitive issues after a strok…
Obstructive sleep apnea is associated with higher blood T-tau and lower CSF amyloid-beta levels
Sleep Apnea Linked to Higher Alzheimer's Biomarkers in Blood
This meta-analysis examined Alzheimer's disease related biomarkers in patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) compared to non-OSA contro…
New research shows that people with obstructive sleep apnea have higher levels of certain Alzheimer's markers in their blood and spinal flui…
Comparative Efficacy of Electrical Stimulation Modalities for Neurogenic Lower Urinary Tract Dysfunction
Different electrical stimulation methods show different benefits for bladder issues
A Bayesian network meta-analysis evaluates SNM, NMES, and TNS for managing neurogenic lower urinary tract dysfunction symptoms.
New analysis shows that combining electrical stimulation with standard care can improve bladder control and flow for people with nerve-relat…
Newer-generation antiseizure medications improve treatment retention and safety in older adults with epilepsy
Newer Antiseizure Medications May Improve Treatment Retention in Seniors
This meta-analysis of 2,507 patients found no significant difference in seizure freedom between newer and older antiseizure medications. How…
Newer antiseizure medications may help older adults stay on their treatment more consistently than older medications for managing epilepsy.
Acupuncture significantly improves Water Swallowing Test effective rates in patients with post-stroke dysphagia
Acupuncture May Help People With Swallowing Problems After Having a Stroke
This meta-analysis of 2,224 patients found that acupuncture significantly improved the Water Swallowing Test (WST) effective rate (RR = 1.50…
Acupuncture may help patients who have trouble swallowing after a stroke. This treatment could improve their ability to eat and drink safely…
Repeated intravenous thrombolysis shows non-significant trend toward better functional outcomes in recurrent acute ischemic stroke
Repeated Thrombolysis Shows Potential for Recent Stroke Patients
This meta-analysis of individual patient data examines repeated intravenous thrombolysis (RIVT) for patients with recurrent acute ischemic s…
New data suggests that patients with a second stroke within 90 days may still benefit from thrombolysis treatment.
Low-frequency rTMS and cathodal tDCS provide consistent seizure reductions in drug-resistant epilepsy
Non-invasive Neuromodulation Shows Promise for Drug-Resistant Epilepsy
This narrative review explores non-invasive neuromodulation for drug-resistant epilepsy, highlighting low-frequency rTMS and cathodal tDCS a…
Newer non-invasive brain stimulation methods like rTMS and tDCS show consistent results in reducing seizure frequency for patients with drug…
Ceiling-mounted AI depth cameras detect more falls than routine reporting in Parkinson's facility
AI camera system detects more falls for Parkinson's patients
This proof-of-concept clinical study evaluated a privacy-preserving, non-wearable AI system for real-time fall detection in a Parkinson's di…
A new AI-powered camera system identified significantly more falls in a Parkinson's facility than traditional reporting methods.