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…
Systematic review hypothesizes vitamin D3 and A combination may mitigate neurodegeneration
Could Two Common Vitamins Slow Alzheimer's and Parkinson's?
A systematic review proposes a hypothesis that combined vitamin D3 and vitamin A therapy may mitigate neurodegeneration in Alzheimer's and P…
A new theory suggests taking vitamins D and A together could protect brain cells by activating a unique switch to fight Alzheimer's and Park…
Nerinetide showed no significant association with brain volume changes in stroke patients receiving endovascular therapy
A Hidden Brain Injury Keeps Growing After a Stroke
This prospective, multisite MRI sub-study of the ESCAPE-NA1 trial included 43 patients receiving endovascular therapy (EVT) for stroke.
A stroke's damage keeps unfolding for three months as hidden brain shrinkage spreads, offering a roadmap for new protective drugs during the…
Machine learning models show moderate to good predictive accuracy for stroke mortality in meta-analysis
AI Helps Spot Stroke Death Risk Earlier
A systematic review and meta-analysis of 68 studies found machine learning models had moderate predictive accuracy for in-hospital stroke mo…
New AI tools help doctors spot who faces higher stroke death risk earlier than standard methods, offering a clearer path to better care.
Narrative review assesses GLP-1 receptor agonists versus insulin for steroid-induced hyperglycemia and diabetes
A Common Medication Side Effect May Have a Surprising New Solution
This narrative review evaluates the efficacy and safety of glucocorticosteroid-induced hyperglycemia (SIH) and steroid-induced diabetes (SID…
Doctors are exploring a new way to protect patients from the dangerous blood sugar spikes caused by essential steroid medications.
High-tone power therapy plus physical therapy improves spasticity and gait speed in chronic stroke patients
A New Therapy Combo Helps Stroke Survivors Walk Easier and Faster
A 3-month RCT in 34 non-obese, middle-aged male chronic stroke patients found that adding 30 minutes of high-tone power therapy (HTT) to a p…
A simple add-on to standard physical therapy could help long-term stroke survivors regain crucial mobility and independence.