functional outcomes

Impact of Early Extracranial Surgery on One-Year Outcomes After Traumatic Brain Injury: Insights from the TRACK-TBI Study

By MedXY 10/21/2025

Early extracranial surgery following moderate-severe traumatic brain injury or positive CT findings is linked to worse cognitive, functional, and quality of life outcomes at one year, highlighting the need to refine surgical timing and post-injury interventions.

Psychiatry Specialties

Early Dose Reduction or Discontinuation vs Maintenance Antipsychotics After First Psychotic Episode Remission: A Four-Year Randomized Clinical Trial Review

By MedXY 10/06/2025

This review synthesizes evidence from a large randomized trial comparing early antipsychotic dose reduction/discontinuation versus maintenance after first-episode psychosis remission, emphasizing short-term risks and long-term functional gains.

Neurology news Specialties

Long-Term Outcomes in Critically Ill Adults With Acute Encephalitis: Insights From a Multicenter French Cohort

By MedXY 09/23/2025

A prospective study of 310 ICU patients with acute encephalitis reveals that half suffer moderate to severe disability or death at 3 months. Autoimmune encephalitis patients show notable recovery over one year, highlighting the need for tailored long-term support.