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A doctor interacts with an elderly patient
News
05/04/2026
Maria Mantas
Findings from a large Aspirin in Reducing Events in the Elderly (ASPREE) cohort suggest cognitive changes could serve as early indicators of cardiovascular risk. 
Findings from a large Aspirin in Reducing Events in the Elderly (ASPREE) cohort suggest cognitive changes could serve as early indicators of cardiovascular risk. 
Findings from a large Aspirin in...
05/04/2026
Neurology
a clinician reviews brain scans in front of a laptop
News
04/24/2026
Maria Mantas
The addition of endovascular treatment (EVT) to best medical treatment (BMT) was associated with a higher likelihood of achieving good imaging outcomes compared with BMT alone in patients with a medium or distal vessel occlusion stroke.
The addition of endovascular treatment (EVT) to best medical treatment (BMT) was associated with a higher likelihood of achieving good imaging outcomes compared with BMT alone in patients with a medium or distal vessel occlusion stroke.
The addition of endovascular...
04/24/2026
Neurology
a doctor sits at a desk and takes notes while looking at a laptop
News
04/13/2026
Maria Mantas
Teleneurological ward rounds were found noninferior to conventional on-site ward rounds in subacute inpatient stroke care, according to prospective study findings.
Teleneurological ward rounds were found noninferior to conventional on-site ward rounds in subacute inpatient stroke care, according to prospective study findings.
Teleneurological ward rounds...
04/13/2026
Neurology
a gloved hand holds up brain scans
News
04/06/2026
Maria Mantas
According to recent findings, early extubation after thrombectomy did not improve 90-day functional independence compared with delayed extubation in patients with acute ischemic stroke.
According to recent findings, early extubation after thrombectomy did not improve 90-day functional independence compared with delayed extubation in patients with acute ischemic stroke.
According to recent findings,...
04/06/2026
Neurology
a doctor reviews brain scans
News
02/09/2026
Maria Mantas
Data from 2 phase 2 trials suggest that LT3001 (odatroltide), a novel dual-mechanism stroke therapy, may offer functional improvement in patients with acute ischemic stroke who cannot receive standard reperfusion treatments.
Data from 2 phase 2 trials suggest that LT3001 (odatroltide), a novel dual-mechanism stroke therapy, may offer functional improvement in patients with acute ischemic stroke who cannot receive standard reperfusion treatments.
Data from 2 phase 2 trials...
02/09/2026
Neurology
brain scans
News
01/06/2026
Maria Mantas
Endovascular thrombectomy (EVT) provides durable functional and survival benefits for patients with acute basilar artery occlusion, according to long-term follow-up data from a randomized clinical trial. 
Endovascular thrombectomy (EVT) provides durable functional and survival benefits for patients with acute basilar artery occlusion, according to long-term follow-up data from a randomized clinical trial. 
Endovascular thrombectomy (EVT)...
01/06/2026
Neurology
test
Quiz
12/29/2025
Maria Mantas
What was the association between myocardial infarction and late-onset epilepsy risk in older adults?
What was the association between myocardial infarction and late-onset epilepsy risk in older adults?
What was the association between...
12/29/2025
Neurology
A doctor reviews test results with an older female patient
News
12/17/2025
Sarah Fleming
A multicenter study suggests that extended-window IV thrombolysis before thrombectomy transfer may enhance outcomes and recanalization in AIS-LVO without increasing hemorrhagic risk.
A multicenter study suggests that extended-window IV thrombolysis before thrombectomy transfer may enhance outcomes and recanalization in AIS-LVO without increasing hemorrhagic risk.
A multicenter study suggests...
12/17/2025
Neurology
Two doctors review research data on a computer in a lab
News
11/18/2025
Jolynn Tumolo; Brionna Mendoza
A heart attack in older adults is linked to twice the risk of developing late-onset epilepsy, according to new research published in Neurology.
A heart attack in older adults is linked to twice the risk of developing late-onset epilepsy, according to new research published in Neurology.
A heart attack in older adults...
11/18/2025
Neurology
A doctor reviews brain scans
News
11/17/2025
Jolynn Tumolo; Brionna Mendoza
In consecutive patients with spontaneous, nontraumatic brain bleeds, consuming 3 or more alcoholic drinks a day was associated with more severe brain bleeds and long-term vessel damage at an earlier age.
In consecutive patients with spontaneous, nontraumatic brain bleeds, consuming 3 or more alcoholic drinks a day was associated with more severe brain bleeds and long-term vessel damage at an earlier age.
In consecutive patients with...
11/17/2025
Neurology