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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
A man lies in bed asleep
News
11/03/2025
Jolynn Tumolo
Moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is independently linked with an increased risk of incident cerebral microbleeds (CMBs) over 8 years, according to a population-based study published online in JAMA Network Open.
Moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is independently linked with an increased risk of incident cerebral microbleeds (CMBs) over 8 years, according to a population-based study published online in JAMA Network Open.
Moderate to severe obstructive...
11/03/2025
Neurology
A brains illustrated in white against a black background with a big red area over one region
News
10/20/2025
Jolynn Tumolo
Treatment with intra-arterial alteplase after successful endovascular reperfusion resulted in a higher likelihood of excellent outcomes at 90 days among patients with acute, anterior-circulation, large-vessel occlusion stroke.
Treatment with intra-arterial alteplase after successful endovascular reperfusion resulted in a higher likelihood of excellent outcomes at 90 days among patients with acute, anterior-circulation, large-vessel occlusion stroke.
Treatment with intra-arterial...
10/20/2025
Neurology
an illustration of a brain in white against a black background with a red area indicating stroke
News
09/30/2025
Jolynn Tumolo
Levodopa added to standardized stroke rehabilitation did not significantly improve motor function at 3 months, according to results from a randomized clinical trial published in JAMA.
Levodopa added to standardized stroke rehabilitation did not significantly improve motor function at 3 months, according to results from a randomized clinical trial published in JAMA.
Levodopa added to standardized...
09/30/2025
Neurology
quiz
Quiz
08/27/2025
Maria Mantas
Do you remember the details of this meta-analysis?
Do you remember the details of this meta-analysis?
Do you remember the details of...
08/27/2025
Neurology