Inflammatory-metabolic indices show association with obstructive sleep apnea risk in observational cohorts
A simple blood test clue for sleep apnea risk
A cross-sectional observational study of a Chinese clinical cohort (n=300) and US NHANES participants (n=4,423) found several inflammatory-m…
New blood test scores may help spot sleep apnea risk in people who can't easily access overnight sleep studies.
Surgical management of post-traumatic hydrocephalus in TBI shows variable outcomes and lacks firm consensus on indications
When the Brain's Drainage System Fails After Injury
This narrative review examines surgical strategies for post-traumatic hydrocephalus in individuals sustaining traumatic brain injury.
After a traumatic brain injury, up to one in three people can develop a slow, silent fluid buildup — and picking the right drain can shape t…
Age Not Independent Predictor of Outcomes After Thrombectomy in Stroke Patients ≥70 Years
Why Being 85 Shouldn't Cost Grandma Her Shot at Stroke Recovery
A retrospective single-center cohort study of 94 patients aged ≥70 years with acute ischemic stroke undergoing endovascular thrombectomy fou…
When an older adult has a stroke, their odds of recovery depend more on the stroke itself than on the number on their birth certificate.
Vertebral artery ostial stenting shows 15.8% in-stent restenosis rate in retrospective cohort
When a Stent Fails, Doctors Have a Second Chance
A retrospective single-center cohort of 525 patients (564 procedures) found a 15.8% incidence of in-stent restenosis >50% after vertebral ar…
A fix for a failing stroke-prevention stent worked well without causing any strokes during the procedure, but close follow-up really matters…
Active rTMS combined with rehabilitation showed greater improvement in language and swallowing outcomes compared with sham stimulation in 113 post-stroke patients
Magnetic pulses may speed stroke recovery for speech and swallowing
This sham-controlled prospective study evaluated active rTMS combined with conventional rehabilitation versus sham stimulation plus the same…
Adding brain stimulation before rehab sessions led to better recovery of two abilities stroke takes away most often — talking and eating.
In ostial vertebral artery stenosis, DES implantation showed 12.56% ISR incidence with TEG parameters as independent predictors
Why a Common Neck-Artery Stent Sometimes Quietly Re-Narrows in the First Year
This single-center retrospective cohort study evaluated 446 patients undergoing drug-eluting stent (DES) implantation for ostial vertebral a…
About 1 in 8 patients with neck-artery stents developed re-narrowing within a year, but a specialized blood-clotting test may help doctors s…
Early LMWH prophylaxis in surgical patients with severe hypertensive intracerebral hemorrhage
The Blood Thinner Timing Puzzle After a Brain Bleed
This retrospective cohort study evaluated early low-molecular-weight heparin calcium prophylaxis for venous thromboembolism in 123 surgical …
After brain bleed surgery, doctors face a tough choice — start blood thinners early to prevent leg clots, or wait and risk a dangerous clot …
Independent risk factors and a predictive nomogram for early neurological deterioration after mechanical thrombectomy in LVO-AIS patients
Why Some Stroke Patients Get Worse After a Successful Brain Procedure
This retrospective cohort study examined 486 patients with acute ischemic stroke due to large vessel occlusion who underwent successful reca…
A new prediction tool helps identify which stroke patients are most at risk of getting worse after successful clot removal, a problem affect…
Survey of epilepsy nurse training base construction needs across 29 Chinese provinces
Why Epilepsy Nurses Are the Missing Piece in Seizure Care
This cross-sectional survey assessed construction needs indicators for establishing epilepsy nurse training bases among 269 medical institut…
Doctors get the headlines, but for people living with epilepsy, the nurse who answers your 2 a.m. question may be the one who keeps life on …
In 25 patients with drug-resistant epilepsy, 7-Hz EBS showed higher afterdischarge occurrence than 1-Hz protocols
A New Brain-Stimulation Frequency May Make Epilepsy Surgery More Precise
This observational analysis of existing SEEG stimulation data included 25 patients with drug-resistant epilepsy.
Stimulating the brain at a slower, more natural rhythm uncovered seizure-related responses that the two standard frequencies sometimes miss.
Respiratory muscle training improves respiratory muscle strength and pulmonary function in multiple sclerosis patients
A Simple Breathing Exercise May Strengthen a Core MS Symptom
This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated respiratory muscle training (RMT) in 542 individuals with multiple sclerosis compared to …
Strengthening the muscles used to breathe can directly improve respiratory function for people with multiple sclerosis, offering a new layer…
Aneurysm location does not significantly affect mortality or functional outcomes in aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage
Location Doesn't Rule Out Recovery After Brain Bleed
This systematic review and meta-analysis of 2,611 patients with anterior or posterior circulation aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage found n…
A major review finds that brain bleeds in the back of the head aren't deadlier or more disabling than those in the front, challenging long-h…