Systematic review and meta-analysis of NMES for post-stroke dysphagia outcomes
NMES alone does not beat standard therapy for post-stroke swallowing problems
This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) alone versus NMES combined with or compared t…
A review of sixteen studies found that adding neuromuscular electrical stimulation to standard care helps, but using it alone does not impro…
Personalized rTMS showed larger upper extremity improvement than standard rTMS in a small stroke trial
Personalized brain stimulation helps stroke survivors move their arms better than standard care
This randomized, triple-blind, single-center trial enrolled 20 people with stroke aged 18 to 80 years presenting upper extremity motor impai…
A new trial shows personalized brain stimulation helps stroke survivors move their arms better than standard care in people aged 18 to 80.
Neck muscle vibration improves neglect symptoms in right-hemispheric stroke patients
Vibrating neck muscles help stroke patients ignore the empty side of their vision
This randomized clinical trial enrolled 20 patients with right-hemispheric stroke and unilateral spatial neglect.
A small trial found that vibrating neck muscles helped stroke patients improve their ability to see on the side they missed.
Aerobic and strength training reduce fatigue in multiple sclerosis patients
Aerobic or strength training eases MS fatigue, trial finds
This randomized effectiveness trial in 62 persons with multiple sclerosis and fatigue found that 8 weeks of aerobic training, strength train…
A small trial finds that aerobic and strength training each reduce fatigue in MS, with no clear winner among exercise types.
Modified CIMT with trunk restraint improves function in chronic stroke patients
Six weeks of tailored therapy improved function and quality of life for chronic stroke patients
A single-blinded RCT in 34 chronic stroke patients found that adding patient-tailored modified constraint-induced movement therapy (mCIMT) w…
Thirty-four people with long-term stroke saw better movement and balance after six weeks of a specific therapy mix compared to standard care…
Exoskeleton-assisted robotic therapy improves upper limb motor scores versus conventional rehabilitation in poststroke inpatients
Robotic Therapy Helps Stroke Patients Regain Arm Function Faster
This multicenter, single-blind randomized controlled trial enrolled 94 inpatients with moderate-to-severe upper limb impairment within three…
A trial of 94 stroke patients found robotic arm therapy led to significantly better motor recovery than standard rehabilitation within five …
Post-hoc ATTEND trial analysis shows stroke severity and caregiver factors predict 6-month outcomes in India
Stroke recovery in India depends heavily on age and caregiver support
This post-hoc analysis of a multicentre, prospective, randomised, open blinded endpoint trial evaluated 1,250 participants with acute stroke…
A look at 1,250 stroke patients in India shows that older age and certain caregivers predict worse long-term outcomes.
Systematic review and meta-analysis of dietary restriction in Alzheimer's mouse models
Dietary restrictions show mixed results in Alzheimer's mouse models
This systematic review and meta-analysis of 23 studies examined five dietary restriction regimens in Alzheimer's disease mouse models.
A meta-analysis of 23 studies found fasting-mimicking diets had the largest effects, while intermittent fasting improved memory but worsened…
Meta-analysis shows MRI volumetric differences in Parkinson's disease with mild cognitive impairment versus cognitively normal patients
New scan signs reveal early brain changes in Parkinson's dementia risk
This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluates gray matter volume alterations across six subcortical regions in patients with Parkinson'…
A new scan pattern shows specific brain shrinkage in Parkinson's patients who are starting to forget things, helping doctors catch dementia …
Systematic review and meta-analysis finds abdominal acupuncture may improve poststroke constipation
Acupuncture plus standard care helps poststroke constipation, but evidence remains uncertain
This systematic review and meta-analysis of 943 patients evaluated abdominal acupuncture combined with conventional therapy for poststroke c…
A meta-analysis suggests acupuncture combined with standard care improves bowel movements for stroke survivors, though study limits make res…
Frexalimab study validates PROMIS-Fatigue-MS-8a and MSIS-29v2 in relapsing multiple sclerosis patients
New tools reliably measure fatigue in multiple sclerosis
This Phase 2 trial assessed psychometric validation of PROMIS-Fatigue-MS-8a and MSIS-29v2 in adults with relapsing multiple sclerosis.
Two questionnaires accurately track fatigue in relapsing MS, offering a new way to measure treatment benefits in trials.
Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis: Non-Invasive Brain Stimulation for Visual Perception After Stroke
New brain stimulation helps stroke patients see better than before
This systematic review and meta-analysis examined non-invasive brain stimulation (NIBS) for visual perception after stroke.
A new review shows brain stimulation helps stroke patients see better, offering hope for those struggling with vision loss after a stroke.