FDA Approves Nuplazid (pimavanserin) for Parkinson's Disease Psychosis
FDA approves first drug for hallucinations in Parkinson's disease
FDA approved Nuplazid (pimavanserin) for hallucinations and delusions associated with Parkinson's disease psychosis. In a 6-week trial, Nupl…
The FDA approved Nuplazid (pimavanserin) to treat hallucinations and delusions in people with Parkinson's disease psychosis. It is the first…
Systematic review shows high prevalence of covert cerebrovascular changes in schizophrenia patients compared to controls
Brain scans show hidden vessel changes in many people with schizophrenia
This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated 11,611 patients with schizophrenia and controls from international and Chinese databases.
A large review found hidden signs of blood vessel issues in many people with schizophrenia, though experts urge caution before drawing firm …
Systematic review and meta-analysis shows rTMS reduces post-stroke shoulder pain in stroke survivors
Magnetic pulses ease shoulder pain for stroke survivors
This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) for post-stroke shoulder pain in over…
A new analysis of over 500 stroke survivors found magnetic pulses significantly reduced shoulder pain and improved movement compared to stan…
Meta-analysis shows semi-immersive VR improves hand function in post-stroke patients with over 12 hours of therapy
Virtual Reality Therapy Improves Hand Function After Stroke
This meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials evaluated virtual reality therapy for patients with hemiplegia after stroke.
A meta-analysis of trials shows virtual reality therapy significantly improves hand function in stroke patients, especially with longer trea…
Laughter yoga reduced fatigue in people with multiple sclerosis in a randomized controlled trial
Laughter Yoga Cuts Fatigue And Improves Sleep For Multiple Sclerosis Patients
This randomized controlled trial enrolled 42 people with multiple sclerosis.
People with multiple sclerosis who practiced laughter yoga reported less tiredness and better sleep after just twelve sessions.
Glenzocimab fails to improve outcomes in acute ischemic stroke thrombolysis
New stroke drug shows no benefit for patients treated with clot-busting therapy
This phase 2/3 randomized trial tested glenzocimab versus placebo in 421 patients with acute ischemic stroke treated by thrombolysis.
A major trial found that glenzocimab did not improve long-term disability scores for stroke patients who received standard clot-busting trea…
Meta-analysis finds PLISSIT counseling improves sexual life in women with MS
Counseling helps sexual life for women with Multiple Sclerosis
This systematic review and meta-analysis of 232 women with multiple sclerosis found that counseling interventions based on the PLISSIT model…
A new review found counseling based on the PLISSIT model had a high and positive effect on the sexual lives of women with Multiple Sclerosis…
Six weeks of reactive balance training feasibility in community-dwelling adults with chronic stroke
Six weeks of reactive balance training shows promise for stroke recovery
This pilot feasibility study randomized 28 community-dwelling adults with chronic stroke to six weeks of reactive balance training or tradit…
A pilot study suggests reactive balance training may improve stability in community-dwelling adults with chronic stroke without increasing a…
Exercise training improves cognition and fatigue in older adults with multiple sclerosis
Exercise boosts brain and cuts fatigue in older adults with MS
This Phase-Ib randomized controlled trial in 51 older adults with multiple sclerosis found that 16 weeks of home-based aerobic and resistanc…
A 16-week home exercise program improved thinking speed, executive function, fatigue, and quality of life in older adults with multiple scle…
Action observation combined with virtual reality improves paretic hand function in poststroke adults with hemiplegia
Action observation plus virtual reality boosts hand recovery after stroke
This randomized controlled trial evaluated poststroke adults with hemiplegia in inpatient rehabilitation centers in Italy.
Adding action observation to virtual reality training helped poststroke adults regain better hand function than virtual reality alone in thi…
Anodal tDCS combined with therapy enhanced verb naming in chronic post-stroke aphasia
Stimulation plus therapy improves word finding in chronic stroke aphasia
This double-blind, sham-controlled crossover study investigated anodal tDCS over the left inferior frontal gyrus combined with verb naming t…
A small study found that combining brain stimulation with speech therapy helped people with chronic stroke aphasia name verbs better, with b…
Exercise reduces blood pressure after stroke or TIA: systematic review and meta-analysis
Exercise lowers blood pressure after stroke, review finds
This systematic review and meta-analysis of 25 studies found that aerobic exercise reduces systolic blood pressure by 3.79 mmHg and diastoli…
A review of 25 studies finds aerobic and combined exercise can significantly lower blood pressure in stroke survivors.