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Early DOAC Initiation in AF-Related Ischemic Stroke
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
stroke and vascular
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Up to 24 Hours After Stroke Onset, Alteplase Benefits Patients With Salvageable Brain Tissue
08/12/2025
Jolynn Tumolo
Compared with standard care, intravenous alteplase given between 4.5 and 24 hours after acute ischemic stroke onset provided functional benefit in patients with imaging-confirmed salvageable brain tissue who did not initially receive...
Compared with standard care, intravenous alteplase given between 4.5 and 24 hours after acute ischemic stroke onset provided functional benefit in patients with imaging-confirmed salvageable brain tissue who did not initially receive...
Compared with standard care,...
08/12/2025
Neurology
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Early DOAC Initiation Reduces Recurrent Stroke Risk Without Increased Bleeding in AF-Related Ischemic Stroke
07/18/2025
Brionna Mendoza
A new individual patient data meta-analysis of 4 randomized trials supports early initiation of direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) in patients with acute ischemic stroke and atrial fibrillation (AF).
A new individual patient data meta-analysis of 4 randomized trials supports early initiation of direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) in patients with acute ischemic stroke and atrial fibrillation (AF).
A new individual patient data...
07/18/2025
Neurology
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Including Heart in Imaging May Improve Stroke Outcomes
06/27/2025
Brionna Mendoza
A new study has demonstrated that including the heart in imaging conducted within the first minutes of a patient’s arrival to the hospital with acute stroke significantly improves the ability to determine the underlying cause of the stroke.
A new study has demonstrated that including the heart in imaging conducted within the first minutes of a patient’s arrival to the hospital with acute stroke significantly improves the ability to determine the underlying cause of the stroke.
A new study has demonstrated...
06/27/2025
Neurology
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Head Positioning Before Thrombectomy
06/25/2025
Test your knowledge with this quick quiz!
Test your knowledge with this quick quiz!
Test your knowledge with this...
06/25/2025
Neurology
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Up to 44% of Dementia Diagnoses Attributable to Modifiable Vascular Risk Factors
06/16/2025
Jolynn Tumolo
Maintaining optimal vascular health throughout life may substantially reduce the risk of dementia before age 80 years, suggest study findings published in JAMA Neurology.
Maintaining optimal vascular health throughout life may substantially reduce the risk of dementia before age 80 years, suggest study findings published in JAMA Neurology.
Maintaining optimal vascular...
06/16/2025
Neurology
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Study Demonstrates Benefit of 0° Head-of-Bed Positioning Before Thrombectomy
06/05/2025
Brionna Mendoza
For patients with large vessel occlusion (LVO) stroke who are waiting for thrombectomy treatment, a 0° head position may best maintain clinical stability before treatment.
For patients with large vessel occlusion (LVO) stroke who are waiting for thrombectomy treatment, a 0° head position may best maintain clinical stability before treatment.
For patients with large vessel...
06/05/2025
Neurology
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Patients With TIA or Minor Stroke Have 1 in 5 Risk of Subsequent Stroke Over 10 Years
05/02/2025
Jolynn Tumolo
The long-term risk of stroke after transient ischemic attack (TIA) or minor stroke is 5.9% within 1 year, 12.8% within 5 years, and 19.8% within 10 years, according to a systematic review and meta-analysis.
The long-term risk of stroke after transient ischemic attack (TIA) or minor stroke is 5.9% within 1 year, 12.8% within 5 years, and 19.8% within 10 years, according to a systematic review and meta-analysis.
The long-term risk of stroke...
05/02/2025
Neurology
diagnosing brain injury
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Intensive Blood Pressure Reduction After ICH Not Linked to Ischemic Lesions
04/28/2025
Meagan Thistle
Intensive systolic blood pressure (SBP) lowering after intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) does not increase the risk of ischemic brain injury, according to a new randomized clinical trial.
Intensive systolic blood pressure (SBP) lowering after intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) does not increase the risk of ischemic brain injury, according to a new randomized clinical trial.
Intensive systolic blood...
04/28/2025
Neurology
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After Stroke in Atrial Fibrillation, Earlier Oral Anticoagulant Initiation Appears Better
04/07/2025
Jolynn Tumolo
A clinical trial that investigated the best time within the recommended 14-day window to initiate treatment with a direct oral anticoagulant in patients with acute ischemic stroke with atrial fibrillation found no clearly superior day.
A clinical trial that investigated the best time within the recommended 14-day window to initiate treatment with a direct oral anticoagulant in patients with acute ischemic stroke with atrial fibrillation found no clearly superior day.
A clinical trial that...
04/07/2025
Neurology

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Up to 24 Hours After Stroke Onset, Alteplase Benefits Patients With Salvageable Brain Tissue
08/12/2025
Jolynn Tumolo
Compared with standard care, intravenous alteplase given between 4.5 and 24 hours after acute ischemic stroke onset provided functional benefit in patients with imaging-confirmed salvageable brain tissue who did not initially receive...
Compared with standard care, intravenous alteplase given between 4.5 and 24 hours after acute ischemic stroke onset provided functional benefit in patients with imaging-confirmed salvageable brain tissue who did not initially receive...
Compared with standard care,...
08/12/2025
Neurology
brain
News
Early DOAC Initiation Reduces Recurrent Stroke Risk Without Increased Bleeding in AF-Related Ischemic Stroke
07/18/2025
Brionna Mendoza
A new individual patient data meta-analysis of 4 randomized trials supports early initiation of direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) in patients with acute ischemic stroke and atrial fibrillation (AF).
A new individual patient data meta-analysis of 4 randomized trials supports early initiation of direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) in patients with acute ischemic stroke and atrial fibrillation (AF).
A new individual patient data...
07/18/2025
Neurology
An image of a brain outlined in white against a black background with a red area towards the bottom
News
Including Heart in Imaging May Improve Stroke Outcomes
06/27/2025
Brionna Mendoza
A new study has demonstrated that including the heart in imaging conducted within the first minutes of a patient’s arrival to the hospital with acute stroke significantly improves the ability to determine the underlying cause of the stroke.
A new study has demonstrated that including the heart in imaging conducted within the first minutes of a patient’s arrival to the hospital with acute stroke significantly improves the ability to determine the underlying cause of the stroke.
A new study has demonstrated...
06/27/2025
Neurology
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News
Up to 44% of Dementia Diagnoses Attributable to Modifiable Vascular Risk Factors
06/16/2025
Jolynn Tumolo
Maintaining optimal vascular health throughout life may substantially reduce the risk of dementia before age 80 years, suggest study findings published in JAMA Neurology.
Maintaining optimal vascular health throughout life may substantially reduce the risk of dementia before age 80 years, suggest study findings published in JAMA Neurology.
Maintaining optimal vascular...
06/16/2025
Neurology
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News
Study Demonstrates Benefit of 0° Head-of-Bed Positioning Before Thrombectomy
06/05/2025
Brionna Mendoza
For patients with large vessel occlusion (LVO) stroke who are waiting for thrombectomy treatment, a 0° head position may best maintain clinical stability before treatment.
For patients with large vessel occlusion (LVO) stroke who are waiting for thrombectomy treatment, a 0° head position may best maintain clinical stability before treatment.
For patients with large vessel...
06/05/2025
Neurology
diagnosing brain injury
News
Intensive Blood Pressure Reduction After ICH Not Linked to Ischemic Lesions
04/28/2025
Meagan Thistle
Intensive systolic blood pressure (SBP) lowering after intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) does not increase the risk of ischemic brain injury, according to a new randomized clinical trial.
Intensive systolic blood pressure (SBP) lowering after intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) does not increase the risk of ischemic brain injury, according to a new randomized clinical trial.
Intensive systolic blood...
04/28/2025
Neurology
image of the heart
News
After Stroke in Atrial Fibrillation, Earlier Oral Anticoagulant Initiation Appears Better
04/07/2025
Jolynn Tumolo
A clinical trial that investigated the best time within the recommended 14-day window to initiate treatment with a direct oral anticoagulant in patients with acute ischemic stroke with atrial fibrillation found no clearly superior day.
A clinical trial that investigated the best time within the recommended 14-day window to initiate treatment with a direct oral anticoagulant in patients with acute ischemic stroke with atrial fibrillation found no clearly superior day.
A clinical trial that...
04/07/2025
Neurology
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FDA Approves First New Stroke Drug, Tenecteplase, in Nearly 30 Years
03/04/2025
Brionna Mendoza
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved tenecteplase (TNKase®), a thrombolytic agent developed by Genentech, for the treatment of acute ischemic stroke (AIS) in adults.
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved tenecteplase (TNKase®), a thrombolytic agent developed by Genentech, for the treatment of acute ischemic stroke (AIS) in adults.
The US Food and Drug...
03/04/2025
Neurology
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Will This Stroke Patient Benefit From Urgent Carotid Revascularization? A New, Highly Accurate Model Might Have the Answer
02/20/2025
Jolynn Tumolo
Researchers have developed a model that achieved 93% accuracy in predicting neurologic functional independence after carotid revascularization in patients with acute stroke.
Researchers have developed a model that achieved 93% accuracy in predicting neurologic functional independence after carotid revascularization in patients with acute stroke.
Researchers have developed a...
02/20/2025
Neurology
Stroke Solutions
Terumo Neuro Showcases Fully Integrated, Comprehensive Stroke Portfolio at International Stroke Conference Delivering Groundbreaking Innovation from Access to Revascularization
02/05/2025
Terumo Neuro Also Features Much-Anticipated SOFIA™ 88 Neurovascular Support Catheter Showcased at ISC Symposium led by Dr. Ameer E. Hassan on Thursday, February 6th ALISO VIEJO, Calif. and LOS ANGELES, Feb. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Terumo...
Terumo Neuro Also Features Much-Anticipated SOFIA™ 88 Neurovascular Support Catheter Showcased at ISC Symposium led by Dr. Ameer E. Hassan on Thursday, February 6th ALISO VIEJO, Calif. and LOS ANGELES, Feb. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Terumo...
Terumo Neuro Also Features...
02/05/2025
Vascular Disease Management
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Apitegromab Improves Motor Function in Children With SMA
09/24/2025
Jolynn Tumolo
Treatment with the fully human monoclonal antibody apitegromab was associated with statistically significant improvements in motor function scores compared with placebo in patients with type 2 or type 3 spinal muscular atrophy (SMA).
Treatment with the fully human monoclonal antibody apitegromab was associated with statistically significant improvements in motor function scores compared with placebo in patients with type 2 or type 3 spinal muscular atrophy (SMA).
Treatment with the fully human...
09/24/2025
Neurology
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Insomnia Linked With Cognitive Decline in Older Adults
09/23/2025
Jolynn Tumolo
Older adults with chronic insomnia were 40% more likely to develop mild cognitive impairment or dementia over a median 5.6 years compared with older adults without insomnia, according to a study published in Neurology.
Older adults with chronic insomnia were 40% more likely to develop mild cognitive impairment or dementia over a median 5.6 years compared with older adults without insomnia, according to a study published in Neurology.
Older adults with chronic...
09/23/2025
Neurology
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Noninvasive Physiomarker Identifies MCI and AD With High Accuracy
09/16/2025
Jolynn Tumolo
A novel physiological marker that quantifies the regulation dynamics of cerebral perfusion and oxygenation surpassed the performance of cognitive assessment tests and amyloid positron emission tomography (PET) in differentiating patients with...
A novel physiological marker that quantifies the regulation dynamics of cerebral perfusion and oxygenation surpassed the performance of cognitive assessment tests and amyloid positron emission tomography (PET) in differentiating patients with...
A novel physiological marker...
09/16/2025
Neurology
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News
Sleep Regularity Linked With Better Cognition, But Balance Patterns Best for BDNF
09/15/2025
Jolynn Tumolo
While regularity in day-to-day sleep patterns appears beneficial for cognitive function, sleep patterns that are rigid or highly regular may not be optimal in terms of serum brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF).
While regularity in day-to-day sleep patterns appears beneficial for cognitive function, sleep patterns that are rigid or highly regular may not be optimal in terms of serum brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF).
While regularity in day-to-day...
09/15/2025
Neurology
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FDA Approves Subcutaneous Injection for Maintenance Treatment of Early AD
09/11/2025
Maria Mantas
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the Biologics License Application (BLA) for once-weekly subcutaneous lecanemab-irmb injections (LEQEMBI IQLIK) for the maintenance treatment of early Alzheimer disease (AD).
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the Biologics License Application (BLA) for once-weekly subcutaneous lecanemab-irmb injections (LEQEMBI IQLIK) for the maintenance treatment of early Alzheimer disease (AD).
The US Food and Drug...
09/11/2025
Neurology
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Moderate to Severe TBI Linked With Development of Malignant Brain Tumors
09/08/2025
Jolynn Tumolo
A history of moderate to severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) in US adult civilians was associated with an increased risk of developing a malignant brain tumor over follow-up.
A history of moderate to severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) in US adult civilians was associated with an increased risk of developing a malignant brain tumor over follow-up.
A history of moderate to severe...
09/08/2025
Neurology
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News
New AASM Patient-Reported Outcome Tool Valid for Monitoring Sleep Apnea
09/08/2025
Jolynn Tumolo
A patient-reported outcome tool developed by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) is clinically valid, reliable, and feasible for monitoring treatment response and longitudinal symptom progression in adults with obstructive sleep...
A patient-reported outcome tool developed by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) is clinically valid, reliable, and feasible for monitoring treatment response and longitudinal symptom progression in adults with obstructive sleep...
A patient-reported outcome tool...
09/08/2025
Neurology
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Mediterranean Diet May Mitigate Genetic Risk for Alzheimer Disease
09/05/2025
Brionna Mendoza
For those carrying the APOE4 gene, following a Mediterranean diet may lower the risk of developing Alzheimer disease and dementia, suggest study results published in Nature Medicine.
For those carrying the APOE4 gene, following a Mediterranean diet may lower the risk of developing Alzheimer disease and dementia, suggest study results published in Nature Medicine.
For those carrying the APOE4...
09/05/2025
Neurology
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In Early Trial, Ambroxol Shows Promise for Parkinson Disease Dementia
09/02/2025
Jolynn Tumolo
A drug used in Europe for treating respiratory conditions was safe, well-tolerated, and demonstrated target engagement in patients with Parkinson disease dementia (PDD).
A drug used in Europe for treating respiratory conditions was safe, well-tolerated, and demonstrated target engagement in patients with Parkinson disease dementia (PDD).
A drug used in Europe for...
09/02/2025
Neurology
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Less Than a Third of Patients With Focal Epilepsy Become Seizure-Free on First ASM
08/26/2025
Jolynn Tumolo
Most patients with newly diagnosed focal epilepsy require more than 1 antiseizure medication (ASM) and more than 1 year to achieve seizure freedom.
Most patients with newly diagnosed focal epilepsy require more than 1 antiseizure medication (ASM) and more than 1 year to achieve seizure freedom.
Most patients with newly...
08/26/2025
Neurology

Alzheimer's Disease CME Series

Emerging Treatments for Early Alzheimer Disease: Efficacy and Safety Data
11/17/2020
Emerging Treatments for Early Alzheimer Disease: Efficacy and Safety Data To view accreditation information/faculty disclosures for the program, click 
Emerging Treatments for Early Alzheimer Disease: Efficacy and Safety Data To view accreditation information/faculty disclosures for the program, click 
Emerging Treatments for Early...
11/17/2020
Neurology

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