Meta-analysis finds non-linear exercise dose-response for mobility in stroke patients aged 45+
Exercise dose matters for mobility in stroke patients, but optimal amounts vary by type
A Bayesian dose-response meta-analysis of 25 RCTs (n=788) in middle-aged and older adults with stroke found a non-linear association between…
Stroke patients gain the most mobility improvement at about 1400 minutes of weekly exercise, but the perfect amount depends on the specific …
IMB model-based education improved medication adherence and self-management in Parkinson's disease patients at six months versus routine care
IMB Education Improved Parkinson's Care Measures at Six Months
This randomized controlled trial evaluated an IMB model-based health education intervention versus routine health education in 70 patients w…
A special health education program helped Parkinson's patients manage their condition better and improve quality of life by six months.
Systematic review proposes return-to-learn definitions for student concussion recovery in academic settings
When is a student truly ready to return to class after a concussion?
A systematic review and meta-analysis of 24 studies examined operational definitions of return-to-learn (RTL) following concussion in studen…
Five different rules exist for when students return to class after a concussion, making it hard to know if academic recovery is truly comple…
Network meta-analysis of acupuncture interventions for post-stroke central facial paralysis efficacy
Can acupuncture help restore your smile after a stroke, and which method works best?
This network meta-analysis evaluated 1888 patients with post-stroke central facial paralysis receiving various acupuncture interventions or …
For people struggling with facial weakness after a stroke, combining acupuncture with other treatments often shows better results than acupu…
FDG-PET reveals dysregulated glucose metabolism as a common feature across late-onset neurodegenerative diseases with unique patterns
FDG-PET scans show common brain glucose changes across several late-onset neurodegenerative diseases
This meta-analysis of 5,412 individuals with age-associated neurodegenerative diseases (A2ND) and 3,549 controls utilized FDG-PET to quantif…
FDG-PET scans reveal that dysregulated brain glucose metabolism is a shared feature across late-onset neurodegenerative diseases like Alzhei…
Immersive virtual reality rehabilitation improved dynamic balance, motor function, and quality of life in Parkinson's disease patients
Can virtual reality help people with Parkinson's move better and feel better?
This systematic review and meta-analysis of 13 studies involving individuals with Parkinson's disease compared fully immersive virtual reali…
Virtual reality therapy helps people with Parkinson's walk smoother and feel better, boosting their quality of life without serious side eff…
Transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation shows modest cognitive improvements in mild cognitive impairment and post-stroke cognitive impairment
Could a tiny ear device help memory, but the proof is still very early?
This systematic review evaluated transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS) for cognitive impairment, including mild cognitive…
A tiny ear device shows promise for memory issues in early studies, but scientists say the proof is still very early due to small trials and…
Meta-analysis shows reduced gut alpha diversity in patients with ruptured intracranial aneurysms compared to controls
Could your gut bacteria help protect you from a dangerous brain aneurysm?
This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated 20 studies involving patients with intracranial aneurysms and controls.
People with ruptured brain aneurysms had less diverse gut bacteria, while specific microbes like Ruminococcus appeared to offer protection a…
Pilot RCT assesses feasibility of comparing propofol vs. sevoflurane anesthesia for stroke thrombectomy
Pilot study tests feasibility of comparing anesthesia types for stroke surgery
A pilot RCT enrolled 93 patients undergoing endovascular thrombectomy for acute ischemic stroke to assess the feasibility of comparing propo…
A pilot study testing two anesthesia types for stroke surgery found the research process worked well without showing differences in patient …
Hypoxia-cognition training showed no significant effects on prefrontal or hippocampal microstructure in remitted mood disorder patients
Hypoxia training did not change brain scans in remitted mood disorder patients
This randomized controlled trial evaluated 3 weeks of normobaric hypoxia combined with cognitive training versus treatment-as-usual in 57 pa…
Daily low-oxygen breathing exercises did not change brain scans in people with mood disorders who were already in remission.
Early EVT within 6 hours linked to lower mortality, better functional outcomes versus later EVT in large vessel occlusion stroke
Does getting clot-busting treatment sooner save lives and improve recovery for stroke patients?
A meta-analysis of 18 studies in patients with acute ischemic stroke due to large vessel occlusion found early endovascular thrombectomy (≤6…
Stroke patients treated with clot-removal surgery within six hours face lower death rates and better recovery chances than those treated lat…
10 Hz rTMS over SMA enhances balance in stroke patients with balance disorders
Can magnetic pulses help stroke patients stand steadier and feel safer walking again?
This randomized controlled trial evaluated 10 Hz repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) over the supplementary motor area in 40…
Ten sessions of magnetic brain stimulation helped stroke patients improve balance and stand steadier without serious side effects.