Neurology

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

Parkinson’s balance trial tests paired associative magnetic stimulation before exercise

A Chinese randomized trial will test whether sensorimotor paired associative TMS before exercise improves balance and gait in Parkinson’s disease.

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

Neurology·BMJ Open

Brain Health-IDD program targets dementia education gap in adults with disabilities

A national virtual brain health course will test whether tailored education improves knowledge, self-efficacy and screening in older…

Oct 23, 2026

Neurology·BMJ Open

AHSCT lowers long-term PIRA in aggressive multiple sclerosis

Matched cohort data suggest autologous stem cell transplantation lowers long-term PIRA in aggressive relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis better than…

Oct 23, 2026

Neurology·Cancer Cell

Endovascular Treatment for Distal Medium Vessel Stroke Enters Registry Review

A nationwide multicenter registry examines endovascular treatment for distal medium vessel occlusions, an area where patient selection remains…

Oct 23, 2026

Neurology·Cancer Cell

Claustrum Gene Expression Study Maps Conserved Mammalian Subdivisions

Comparative gene expression across mammals identifies conserved claustrum subdivisions using markers such as Nurr1, Oprk1, Lxn, and Cdh8.

Oct 23, 2026

Neurology·Cancer Cell

Visual imagery capacity predicts Ganzflicker hallucination content

Natural language analysis of more than 4,000 Ganzflicker descriptions linked vivid imagery to complex hallucinations and weak imagery…

Oct 23, 2026

Neurology·Nat Immunol

Mini-dystrophin expression tracks strength in DMD rat gene therapy study

Post-hoc rat data link sustained mini-dystrophin expression with muscle strength after rAAV9 gene therapy for Duchenne muscular dystrophy.

Oct 23, 2026

Neurology·ClinicalTrials

RAP-219 Phase 3 Trial Targets Focal Seizures in Adults

Phase 3 trial will test RAP-219 in adults with focal epilepsy, measuring seizure reduction, seizure-free intervals, and safety…

Oct 23, 2026

Neurology·BMJ Open

Vitamin D supplements linked to faster cognitive decline in older adults

In a large US cohort, vitamin D supplement use was associated with faster decline in global and executive…

Oct 23, 2026

Neurology·Front Immunol

Diabetes May Shape Risk and Course Across Major Neurological Disorders

A narrative review links diabetes to risk, phenotype, and prognosis across 10 neurological disorders and examines shared metabolic…

Oct 23, 2026

Neurology

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

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