Neurology – Page 15

Evaluating Visual Scanning Training for Post-Stroke Homonymous Hemianopia: Insights from the SEARCH Trial

By MedXY 09/22/2025

The SEARCH trial investigated visual scanning training versus sham therapy in stroke survivors with homonymous hemianopia, finding no significant difference yet highlighting potential placebo and clinician-engagement effects, informing future rehabilitation approaches.

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Impact of Hypertension History on the Efficacy of Clopidogrel-Aspirin Therapy in Ischemic Stroke Prevention

By MedXY 09/22/2025

This study investigates how a history of hypertension influences the effectiveness of combined clopidogrel-aspirin treatment in preventing recurrent strokes after mild ischemic events or high-risk transient ischemic attacks.

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Long-term Stroke Risk in Chinese Adults with Newly Diagnosed Diabetes and Impaired Glucose Tolerance: Insights from the 34-Year Da Qing Diabetes Study

By MedXY 09/22/2025

A 34-year follow-up of the Da Qing Diabetes Study reveals significantly increased stroke incidence among Chinese adults with newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes and impaired glucose tolerance, highlighting the beneficial impact of lifestyle intervention, particularly in women.

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Dissecting the Care Bundle: Mediation Analysis of Key Components Driving Improved Outcomes in INTERACT3 for Acute Intracerebral Hemorrhage

By MedXY 09/22/2025

Mediation analysis of INTERACT3 reveals that systolic blood pressure and blood glucose control are primary drivers of functional recovery benefits in acute intracerebral hemorrhage care bundles.

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Candesartan 16 mg Shows Promise for Episodic Migraine Prevention: Results from a Robust Phase 2 Randomised Trial

By MedXY 09/21/2025

A multi-center, triple-blind phase 2 trial demonstrates that daily candesartan 16 mg significantly reduces migraine days in episodic migraine patients, with tolerable safety profiles, supporting its role as an effective preventive option.

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Reevaluating Early Blood Pressure Targets in Acute Spinal Cord Injury: Insights from a Multicenter Randomized Trial

By MedXY 09/20/2025

A recent randomized clinical trial comparing augmented to conventional blood pressure targets in acute spinal cord injury found no improvement in 6-month neurological outcomes, challenging current practices and highlighting risks of higher blood pressure management.

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Intravenous Antihypertensives Post-Endovascular Thrombectomy: Implications for Functional Recovery in Acute Ischemic Stroke

By MedXY 09/19/2025

Intravenous antihypertensive use within 24 hours after successful EVT in acute ischemic stroke associates with poorer functional outcomes and higher mortality, underscoring the need for cautious blood pressure management strategies post-thrombectomy.

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Fulmetibant’s Role in Diabetic Neuropathic Pain: Insights from the Phase 2a BRADiNP Study

By MedXY 09/18/2025

The BRADiNP study found that fulmetibant, a bradykinin-1 receptor antagonist, failed to significantly reduce diabetic neuropathic pain compared to placebo, despite favorable safety profiles, highlighting challenges in translating preclinical success to clinical efficacy.

$Pitolisant as Adjunct Therapy for Refractory Restless Legs Syndrome: Insights from a Pilot Study$

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Pitolisant as Adjunct Therapy for Refractory Restless Legs Syndrome: Insights from a Pilot Study

By MedXY 09/17/2025

This pilot study reveals that adjunctive pitolisant, a histamine-3 inverse agonist, is well tolerated and improves symptom scales in refractory restless legs syndrome, suggesting potential to address daytime consequences with minimal core symptom relief. Controlled trials are warranted.

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Lung-Protective Mechanical Ventilation in Acute Brain Injury: Insights from the PROLABI Trial

By MedXY 09/17/2025

The PROLABI trial assessed lung-protective ventilation in acute brain injury patients and found no improvement in mortality, ventilator dependency, or ARDS incidence, highlighting the need for further research in this population.

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Electrical Vestibular Stimulation: A Promising Adjunct Therapy for Adult Insomnia in Hong Kong

By MedXY 09/17/2025

A double-blind, randomized trial demonstrates that electrical vestibular stimulation (VeNS) significantly reduces insomnia severity and improves quality of life in adults, highlighting a novel non-pharmacological treatment option.

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Unlocking Precision Nutrition: Genetic Insights from the MIND Diet Trial for Cognitive Health

By MedXY 09/16/2025

This article explores the genetic data resource from the MIND trial, highlighting its potential to tailor dietary interventions to mitigate cognitive decline and advance precision nutrition for Alzheimer's risk populations.

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Decoding Metabolic Adaptation: Caloric Restriction’s Impact on Organ Size in the CALERIE 2 Trial

By MedXY 09/16/2025

This study explores how caloric restriction influences organ size and metabolic adaptation, using MRI data from the CALERIE 2 trial, revealing nuanced changes in energy expenditure linked to organ-specific tissue loss.

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Modulating Immune Dysregulation in Autism Spectrum Disorder: Comparative Effects of an Anti-Inflammatory Diet and Probiotic Supplementation

By MedXY 09/16/2025

A 12-week trial in children with ASD demonstrates that a structured anti-inflammatory dietary protocol (NeuroGutPlus) exerts broader immunoregulatory effects than multi-strain probiotics, highlighting diet as a promising non-pharmacological intervention for immune dysregulation in ASD.

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Unlocking Better Sleep: How Daily Walnut Consumption Enhances Melatonin Metabolism and Sleep Quality in Young Adults

By MedXY 09/16/2025

A randomized crossover trial shows that daily intake of 40 g walnuts increases urinary 6-sulfatoxymelatonin, reduces sleep latency, and improves global sleep quality in young adults, highlighting walnuts' potential as a natural sleep aid.

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Enhanced Gait Rehabilitation in Chronic Stroke: Combining High-Intensity Interval Training with Robot-Assisted Gait Therapy

By MedXY 09/14/2025

A randomized controlled trial demonstrates that combining high-intensity interval training with robot-assisted gait therapy significantly improves gait speed, balance, and lower limb function in patients with chronic stroke compared to treadmill therapy alone.

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Evaluating AI-Enhanced EMG Reporting: Insights from a Randomized Controlled Trial

By MedXY 09/14/2025

An RCT evaluated an AI-assisted framework for electrodiagnostic report interpretation, finding no significant improvement over standard physician reporting but highlighting potential workflow benefits for routine cases.

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How B Vitamins Can Slow Brain Shrinkage and Prevent Dementia？

By MedXY 09/11/2025

Long-term studies reveal that proper supplementation of B vitamins can slow brain atrophy, improve cognitive function, and reduce dementia risk, especially in older adults at risk of deficiency.

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Small Financial Incentives Boost Enrollment in Memory Study but Do Not Enhance Racial Diversity

By MedXY 09/11/2025

A randomized trial shows that guaranteed small financial rewards increase enrollment in an Alzheimer’s prevention registry among economically diverse older adults, whereas lottery prizes do not, with limited impact on racial and ethnic representation.

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Optimizing Head Positioning in Large Vessel Occlusion Stroke Before Thrombectomy: Evidence from a Randomized Clinical Trial

By MedXY 09/11/2025

A recent randomized clinical trial demonstrates that 0° head-of-bed positioning prior to thrombectomy in patients with large vessel occlusion stroke preserves neurological stability and reduces mortality compared to the conventional 30° elevation.