Patients with migration background had higher rates of delayed presentation and lower EVT rates after first-ever ischemic stroke.
Why some stroke patients miss the window for life-saving treatment
This observational cohort study examined 232 patients with a first-ever ischemic stroke at a Dutch Comprehensive Stroke Center. Patients wit…
Imagine waking up with sudden weakness. You call 911.
Earlier salivary melatonin onset associated with respiratory symptoms in early amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.
Sleep Timing Could Predict Survival in Early ALS
This prospective longitudinal observational study assessed salivary dim-light melatonin onset in 50 people living with amyotrophic lateral s…
New research suggests sleep timing predicts how fast ALS gets worse and who survives longer without extra help.
Children with autism lack auditory looming bias seen in typical development
Brain scans show autistic kids hear approaching sounds differently
This primary trial compared EEG responses to looming vs receding sounds in 3-4-year-old children with autism, sensory concerns, or typical d…
Brain scans reveal preschoolers with autism process approaching sounds differently than typical children do, pointing to unique sensory wiri…
Network meta-analysis compares pharmacological and biological therapies for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
New ALS Therapy Combo Shows Promise For Slowing Functional Decline
This network meta-analysis synthesized data from 109 trials involving 16,353 participants to evaluate pharmacological and biological therapi…
A major analysis suggests combining cell therapy with neuroprotective drugs may help ALS patients maintain physical function longer, though …
Low-intensity focused ultrasound versus rTMS for motor recovery in subacute stroke
New ultrasound technique improves stroke recovery as well as magnetic stimulation.
This secondary analysis of an RCT in 50 patients with subacute stroke compared low-intensity focused ultrasound to repetitive transcranial m…
A new ultrasound method helped stroke patients regain movement just as well as magnetic stimulation, offering a fresh option for recovery.
Oral beraprost extends median survival in dogs with IRIS stage 2 chronic kidney disease compared to historical controls.
Beraprost Adds Years to Dogs’ Lives with Early Kidney Disease
This prospective clinical study evaluated oral beraprost in dogs with naturally occurring IRIS stage 2 chronic kidney disease. The treatment…
Dogs with early kidney disease who took a certain medication lived more than five times longer than those who didn’t — and vets are taking n…
Review finds intranasal NGF improves symptoms in Rett syndrome mouse model
New nerve growth factor treatment could fix Rett syndrome symptoms
This review of preclinical studies in Mecp2-mutant mice reports that intranasal administration of NGF-like molecules improved behavioral sym…
A new nerve growth factor treatment might finally offer hope for Rett syndrome by fixing brain energy and calming inflammation without side …
Cohort study compares homocysteine and uric acid levels in Parkinson's disease-related and post-stroke cognitive impairment.
Parkinson's patients show unique blood markers that differ from stroke survivors
This cohort study included 120 patients with cognitive impairment admitted to the Department of Neurology at Yangjiang Hospital of Tradition…
New blood tests reveal unique chemical differences between Parkinson's and stroke patients, offering a clearer path to accurate diagnosis.
Resistance training combined with electrical stimulation or stretching improves balance, motor function, and walking in stroke patients.
Adding This Simple Step to Leg Exercises Helps Stroke Survivors Walk Better
This systematic review and Bayesian network meta-analysis evaluated rehabilitation strategies for stroke patients with lower-limb dysfunctio…
For stroke survivors struggling with leg weakness, pairing standard exercises with electrical stimulation or stretching can significantly im…
Meta-analysis finds Tongxinluo capsule may improve functional outcomes in acute ischemic stroke
Tongxinluo capsule helps stroke survivors regain independence without added risk
This systematic review and meta-analysis of 4,842 patients with acute ischemic stroke found that Tongxinluo capsule was associated with impr…
A large analysis shows Tongxinluo capsule helps stroke patients stay independent and move better, with no increase in side effects compared …
Composite Endpoints Show Weaker Treatment Effects Than EDSS Alone in Multiple Sclerosis Trials
Adding walk tests to MS disability scores actually hides treatment benefits.
This post-hoc analysis of ten phase III trials involving 9369 patients with relapsing-remitting and progressive multiple sclerosis evaluated…
Adding walk tests to standard disability scores actually hides treatment benefits in multiple sclerosis trials.
Review of vagus nerve stimulation for autism spectrum disorder and maternal immune activation
Vagus nerve stimulation shows promise for autism and maternal immune activation
This narrative review examines vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) in the context of autism spectrum disorder and maternal immune activation. The …
A review suggests vagus nerve stimulation could help people with autism spectrum disorder or those affected by maternal immune activation.