Bibliometric analysis identifies 100 most-cited articles on proton therapy for glioma
Where is the research on proton therapy for brain tumors heading?
A bibliometric analysis of 100 highly-cited articles on proton therapy for glioma found the United States leads in publications, with Massac…
A new analysis of the top 100 studies on proton therapy for brain tumors shows the United States leads the field, with Massachusetts General…
Anosognosia and Theory of Mind Deficits Independently Associated with Caregiver Distress in Dementia
Why do some dementia caregivers feel more distress? Two key patient traits may explain it
A cross-sectional secondary analysis of 205 participants with various dementia syndromes found that anosognosia and theory of mind deficits …
When a person with dementia lacks awareness of their decline or struggles to understand others, it adds up to greater distress for their car…
Meta-analysis finds Icariin improves cognition in Alzheimer's animal models at 68 mg/kg dose
Icariin compound shows promise for improving memory in Alzheimer's animal studies
A systematic review and meta-analysis of 31 preclinical studies in Alzheimer's disease animal models found Icariin treatment significantly i…
A natural compound called Icariin improved memory and thinking in animal models of Alzheimer's disease by protecting brain cells from damage…
Stroke CDSS reduces 3-month vascular events by 26% in acute ischemic stroke patients
Can a computer system help doctors prevent more strokes? A new study in China shows it can
In a cluster RCT of 77 Chinese hospitals, a stroke clinical decision support system (CDSS) reduced new vascular events at 3 months (2.9% vs …
A computer system helping doctors treat strokes reduced repeat events like heart attacks within three months compared to usual care.
12-item QOLIH questionnaire validated for assessing quality of life in idiopathic intracranial hypertension
How do you measure the hidden toll of a rare brain condition? A new questionnaire captures the daily struggle
Researchers developed and validated a 12-item, IIH-specific quality of life questionnaire (QOLIH) in Arabic and Turkish versions.
A new 12-question tool now helps doctors measure the hidden toll of idiopathic intracranial hypertension on daily life and mood.
High-frequency rTMS over left VLPFC reduces GI injury scores, improves autonomic function in stroke patients
Can a brain stimulation treatment help stroke patients with serious gut problems?
In a randomized trial of 64 ABI patients with acute gastrointestinal injury, those receiving 10 Hz rTMS over the left ventrolateral prefront…
A brain stimulation treatment helped stroke patients with serious gut problems heal faster and improved their heart rate balance.
EVT benefits LVO stroke with absent-to-moderate white matter lesions; less clear in severe WMLs
Does brain health before a stroke affect recovery? For some patients, it might make a big difference
In a secondary analysis of the ANGEL-ASPECT trial (n=456), EVT significantly improved 90-day functional outcomes in patients with anterior-c…
For stroke patients with minor brain wiring damage, clot-removal surgery strongly improves recovery, but those with severe damage see less b…
Reteplase and non-immunogenic staphylokinase show superior functional outcomes vs alteplase in AIS within 4.5h
Which clot-busting drug works best for stroke? Two newer options may help more people walk and talk normally again
A network meta-analysis of 21 RCTs (n=16,837) found reteplase (18+18 mg) and non-immunogenic recombinant staphylokinase (10 mg) were associa…
Two newer clot-busting drugs help more stroke patients walk and talk normally again without increasing the risk of dying within 90 days.
CEA2 scale predicts anterior circulation LVO stroke in Chinese community hospitals
Could four simple signs help community hospitals spot the most dangerous strokes faster?
A retrospective analysis of 722 patients from the STRESS registry derived a 4-item scale (CEA2) to predict acute anterior circulation large …
A new four-point checklist helps community hospitals quickly spot the most dangerous strokes that need immediate transfer for life-saving tr…
MRI axial-sagittal difference ratio predicts early recovery in cervical spinal cord injury without fracture
Can a simple MRI measurement predict recovery after neck spinal cord injury?
A retrospective cohort of 118 patients with cervical spinal cord injury without fracture and dislocation found the MRI axial-sagittal differ…
A simple MRI measurement of spinal cord damage brightness can help predict how well patients recover from neck injuries within three months.
MRI-based morphometric analysis reveals koala brain volume is 15720.98 mm³, with olfactory bulbs comprising 2.66%
What does a koala's brain look like? First detailed MRI map reveals its unique marsupial structure
A morphometric description of a mature female koala brain, based on segmentation of high-resolution magnetic resonance images, found the tot…
For the first time, a detailed MRI map reveals the unique, smooth-surfaced structure of a koala's brain, offering vital guidance for veterin…
Tailored Home Intervention Reduces Falls by 33% in Stroke Patients
Could a Simple Home Program Cut Falls for Stroke Survivors?
A randomized trial found a 33% reduction in fall rates among stroke patients receiving a tailored home intervention (IRR 0.67, 95% CI 0.48-0…
A home-based program cut falls by one-third for stroke survivors by improving strength, balance, and confidence over six months.