Neurology

From stroke to neurodegeneration — the science and its clinical impact.

Smarthealth Intervention Shows Mixed Feasibility for Dementia Caregivers

A pilot qualitative study found mixed caregiver responses to a smarthealth stress-monitoring tool for dementia care, with benefits tempered by burden.

By Dr. A. Manasa, MBBS · Oct 23, 2026 · 5 min read

Neurology·DailyMed

Migraine Relief OTC Label Adds Acetaminophen, Aspirin and Caffeine

DailyMed label details an OTC migraine product combining acetaminophen, aspirin, and caffeine, with dose limits, pregnancy warnings, and…

Oct 23, 2026

Neurology·medRxiv

Lifestyle and Environment Predict Cognition in UK Biobank Study

A UK Biobank analysis found lifestyle and environmental factors predicted cognition, with brain and body markers explaining much…

Oct 23, 2026

Neurology·medRxiv

Maternal BMI in Early Pregnancy Linked to Higher Offspring MS Risk

Swedish registry data link higher maternal BMI in early pregnancy with greater offspring multiple sclerosis risk, including adult-onset…

Oct 23, 2026

Neurology·medRxiv

QSM microstructural phenotyping maps disability-linked MS lesion heterogeneity

A medRxiv study found susceptibility-based MS lesion phenotypes tied to disability, with two-echo MRI weakening compartment-specific signals.

Oct 23, 2026

Neurology·medRxiv

Survey Examines Trial Readiness for Mild Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy

A survey preprint explores whether patients and surgeons would enroll in a randomized trial of surgery versus observation…

Oct 23, 2026

Neurology·BBC Dental

Birdwatching may slow cognitive decline by reshaping the brain

Birdwatching may support memory, attention and wellbeing in older adults, with new research linking birding expertise to more…

Oct 23, 2026

Neurology·ScienceDaily

Exercise Linked to Slower Parkinson’s Decline in Seven-Year Study

A seven-year Parkinson’s study linked higher physical activity with slower cognitive and motor decline, especially among those exercising…

Oct 23, 2026

Neurology·NLM Alerts

MS blood test outperformed NfL for MRI-confirmed relapse detection

A multi-analyte blood assay identified MRI-confirmed multiple sclerosis relapses more accurately than neurofilament light in a single-center study.

Oct 23, 2026

Neurology·NIH

Diabetes Alters Alzheimer’s Mitochondrial DNA Signals in Human Brain Study

Human brain tissue analysis found diabetes altered mitochondrial DNA copy number patterns and obscured Alzheimer’s-related regional changes in…

Oct 23, 2026

Neurology

From stroke to neurodegeneration — the science and its clinical impact.

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