Cognitive frailty prevalence among older adults with stroke is 33% with higher rates in those aged 80+
One in three older adults with stroke show cognitive frailty
This meta-analysis of 4 studies involving 1,337 participants identifies a 33% (95% CI: 28-39%) pooled prevalence of cognitive frailty among …
A new look at stroke recovery shows that 33% of older adults experience cognitive frailty, especially those over age 80.
Rituximab is noninferior to ocrelizumab in suppressing T2-weighted MRI lesions from month 6 to 24
Trial shows rituximab works as well as ocrelizumab for MS
This Phase 3 randomized controlled trial of 218 adults with newly diagnosed relapsing multiple sclerosis found rituximab noninferior to ocre…
A new study finds that two different treatments for multiple sclerosis show similar success in stopping brain lesions and managing disease a…
Angiogenic factors in biofluids show no significant difference in Alzheimer's disease
Comparing blood markers to see if they help identify Alzheimer disease
This systematic review and meta-analysis of 18 studies found a small, nonsignificant overall effect size for angiogenic factors in biofluids…
Researchers looked at several proteins in the blood to see if they could help tell the difference between healthy people and those with Alzh…
Exercise training promotes adult hippocampal neurogenesis by influencing the neurochemical environment and cell cycle dynamics
Exercise training may help grow new neurons in the brain
This narrative review synthesizes evidence regarding exercise training and its effects on adult hippocampal neurogenesis in conditions such …
Physical exercise can trigger the growth of new neurons and stem cells, potentially offering new paths for treating brain disorders like Alz…
Traditional Chinese exercises significantly improve motor function and balance in stroke survivors across various stages
Traditional Chinese Exercises Show Promise for Stroke Recovery
This meta-analysis of 3718 patients found that Tai Chi, Baduanjin, Wuqinxi, and Yijinjing all significantly improved balance and activities …
Specific traditional Chinese exercises like Tai Chi and Baduanjin may help improve motor function and daily activities for stroke survivors.
HIIT and MICT improve fitness and walking after chronic stroke, but balance evidence is low
High intensity training improves walking speed after a stroke
This network meta-analysis of 33 RCTs (1,665 participants) found that HIIT and MICT significantly improve VO2peak, 6MWT, and 10MWT in chroni…
New data shows that high-intensity interval training helps people with chronic strokes improve their walking distance and heart health.
Early DAPT associated with higher excellent functional outcome in minor stroke patients with history of DM
Early dual antiplatelet therapy may help stroke patients with diabetes
This secondary analysis of 995 Chinese patients with minor stroke and intravenous thrombolysis found that early dual antiplatelet therapy (D…
New data suggests early dual antiplatelet therapy could lead to better recovery for Chinese patients with a history of diabetes after a mino…
Bridging therapy increases parenchymal hemorrhage risk by 2.36 OR in patients with BGI
Bridging therapy may increase bleeding risk for some stroke patients
This post hoc secondary analysis of an RCT involving 607 patients with large-vessel occlusion acute ischemic stroke found that bridging ther…
A new analysis shows that bridging therapy with alteplase can significantly increase the risk of brain bleeding specifically for patients wi…
Serum cystatin C shows consistent increase in cats with CKD while urinary cystatin B elevates in dogs
New Biomarkers Show Promise for Tracking Kidney Disease in Pets
This meta-analysis evaluates the diagnostic precision of serum cystatin C and urinary cystin B for feline and canine renal conditions. Findi…
New markers like cystatin C and B may help veterinarians better identify and monitor kidney issues in cats and dogs.
Immediate antihypertensive treatment for acute ischemic stroke may increase risks in specific blood pressure subgroups
Trial shows timing of blood pressure treatment affects stroke outcomes
This subgroup analysis investigated the timing of antihypertensive treatment in patients with acute ischemic stroke. The researchers found t…
New data suggests that treating high blood pressure too early after a stroke may increase risks for some patients with moderate blood pressu…
rTMS alleviates post-stroke spasticity and improves motor function in patients with upper limb involvement
Magnetic stimulation helps manage muscle stiffness after a stroke
This meta-analysis of 13 studies (including 18 RCTs) found that rTMS significantly reduced spasticity (MD = -0.23) and improved motor functi…
A review of 18 trials shows that magnetic brain stimulation can reduce muscle stiffness and improve movement for people living with stroke r…
A four-stage progression model identifies potential targets for neurogenic pulmonary edema management
New model reveals four stages of neurogenic pulmonary edema
This narrative review synthesizes a theoretical framework of neurogenic pulmonary edema (NPE) progression involving sympathetic, vascular, a…
A new model breaks down neurogenic pulmonary edema into four progressive stages, offering testable predictions for future treatments.