autonomic dysfunction

Unraveling Central Autonomic Network Disruptions Underlying Cardiorespiratory Dysfunction in Temporal Lobe Epilepsy

By MedXY 09/06/2026

This study reveals that central autonomic network alterations in temporal lobe epilepsy patients contribute to interictal cardiorespiratory dysfunction, potentially increasing SUDEP risk, and highlights connectivity changes post-surgery impacting autonomic function.

Infectious Diseases Internal Medicine news

Subcutaneous Lidocaine-HP-β-CD: A Potential Disease-Modifying Breakthrough for Post-COVID Condition

By MedXY 12/29/2025

A 36-week observational study demonstrates that subcutaneous lidocaine-HP-β-CD significantly improves physical and mental quality of life and reduces symptom burden in patients with post-COVID condition, offering a scalable, home-based therapeutic option for a currently underserved patient population.

Cardiology Neurology news

Epidural Stimulation of Lower Thoracic Spinal Cord Restores Blood Pressure Stability After Spinal Cord Injury

By MedXY 11/12/2025

An implantable, biomimetic epidural electrical stimulation system targeted to the lowest thoracic spinal segments produced immediate pressor responses and durably reduced hypotensive complications in people with chronic spinal cord injury, improving quality of life and reducing reliance on conservative measures.