Scoping review of factors affecting P100 latency and amplitude in healthy individuals
Blur, age, and alcohol change how your brain sees light
This scoping review synthesizes findings from thirty-nine studies regarding variables influencing pattern visual evoked potential (VEP) reco…
A review of thirty-nine studies shows how aging, blur, and habits like drinking coffee or alcohol affect brain signals used to test vision.
Network meta-analysis finds acupoint stimulation may improve function and fatigue in multiple sclerosis
Acupuncture Shows Promise for Multiple Sclerosis Symptoms
This network meta-analysis of 1384 patients with multiple sclerosis suggests that acupoint stimulation therapies combined with standard phar…
A review of 18 trials finds acupoint therapies may improve mobility and fatigue in MS, but evidence is limited.
This narrative review examines immune-mediated thrombocytopenia and thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura conditions without specific intervention data or reported outcomes
Review of rare blood disorders offers general overview of treatment options
This narrative review explores immune-mediated thrombocytopenia and thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura. No specific interventions, outcomes…
This narrative review discusses immune thrombocytopenia and related conditions without reporting new findings or specific patient outcomes.
Systematic review on EEG monitoring versus ICP in traumatic brain injury patients
Doctors found a link between brain wave monitors and pressure in injured patients inside the ICU
This systematic review examined the relationship between electroencephalography (EEG) monitoring and intracranial pressure (ICP) in adult pa…
A review of studies shows brain wave monitoring might help track pressure in injured adults. More research is needed to prove these tools wo…
FDA Approves Fintepla (fenfluramine) for Seizures in Dravet and Lennox-Gastaut Syndromes
FDA approves new drug Fintepla for two rare seizure disorders.
The FDA approved Fintepla (fenfluramine) for seizures associated with Dravet syndrome and Lennox-Gastaut syndrome in patients aged 2 years a…
The FDA approved Fintepla (fenfluramine) to treat seizures in people aged 2 and older with Dravet syndrome or Lennox-Gastaut syndrome. This …
Bayesian network meta-analysis compares CGRP therapies for episodic migraine
New migraine drugs show big benefits over placebo for monthly attack counts
This Bayesian network meta-analysis synthesized evidence on six CGRP-targeted therapies for episodic migraine. It found that monoclonal anti…
New migraine drugs cut monthly attacks more than placebo, with injectables slightly better than pills for some people.
Systematic review and meta-analysis of engineered exosomes in preclinical Alzheimer's models
Engineered exosomes improved memory in animal models of Alzheimer's disease
This systematic review and meta-analysis of preclinical animal models synthesized evidence on engineered exosomes for Alzheimer's disease. T…
Engineered exosomes improved memory and reduced harmful brain changes in animal models of Alzheimer's disease, though more testing is needed…
Combined motor and cognitive therapy shows mixed benefits in Parkinson's disease
Combined motor and cognitive training improves daily living for Parkinson's patients
A meta-analysis of sequential and simultaneous motor and cognitive treatment versus motor rehabilitation alone in Parkinson's disease found …
A new analysis suggests adding cognitive training to motor rehab helps Parkinson's patients with daily tasks, though mobility gains were not…
Network meta-analysis reviews acupuncture for post-stroke spasticity
Acupuncture improves arm function after stroke, review finds
This is a systematic review and exploratory network meta-analysis of acupuncture for post-stroke spasticity. The authors synthesized evidenc…
Acupuncture may help stroke survivors regain arm movement, according to a large analysis of 3,383 patients.
Meta-analysis finds higher peripheral Galectin-3 levels in cognitive impairment
People with cognitive impairment had higher blood levels of a protein called Galectin-3 compared to healthy people in this review
This systematic review and meta-analysis compared peripheral Galectin-3 levels between patients with cognitive impairment and healthy contro…
A large review found that people with cognitive impairment have higher levels of a protein called Galectin-3 in their blood. This difference…
Systematic review of neural progenitor cell transplantation for spinal cord injury
New review shows stem cell treatments for spinal cord injury are still in early testing stages
This systematic review synthesized evidence from 19 clinical trials on neural progenitor cell transplantation for spinal cord injury. The au…
A review of nineteen trials from ten countries found that stem cells might help spinal cord injury patients recover movement. However, no tr…
MAD shows modest BP benefit over CPAP in OSA patients
Mandibular advancement devices lower blood pressure better than CPAP for some patients
A meta-analysis found mandibular advancement devices slightly outperform CPAP for lowering daytime blood pressure in obstructive sleep apnea…
For patients with obstructive sleep apnea, a new analysis shows mandibular advancement devices reduced daytime blood pressure more than CPAP…