Neurology

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

Extended Field-of-View Two-Photon Imaging Reaches Deep Brain in Freely Behaving Mice

Lightweight corrective optics enabled extended field-of-view two-photon imaging in the deep brain of freely behaving mice, but the scrape lacks study data.

By Dr. A. Manasa, MBBS · Oct 22, 2026 · 4 min read

Neurology·Nature

Alzheimer’s blood test uses cell-based signal profiling to detect disease early

A cell-based blood test for early Alzheimer’s detection identified a multigene signature and showed modest-to-strong discrimination in exploratory…

Oct 22, 2026

Neurology·WHO

Stroke burden rose worldwide from 1990 to 2021, GBD 2021 shows

Global stroke burden kept rising through 2021, with stagnant incidence declines and growing effects from blood pressure, obesity,…

Oct 22, 2026

Neurology·Lancet

Autoimmune Encephalitis Requires Disease-Specific Diagnosis, Lancet Review Says

Lancet Neurology review argues autoimmune encephalitides are distinct diseases that need subtype-specific diagnosis, treatment, and multidisciplinary care.

Oct 22, 2026

Neurology·Cancer Cell

Cingulate thrombospondin 4 linked to neuropathic pain and anxiodepression

Cell Press study links cingulate thrombospondin 4 with protection against neuropathic pain and comorbid anxiodepression through EAAT2 interaction.

Oct 22, 2026

Neurology·ClinicalTrials

taVNS Feasibility Study Tests Calm Response in Healthy Young Adults

University of Houston is testing two weeks of ear-based vagus nerve stimulation, with or without mindfulness audio, in…

Oct 22, 2026

Neurology·BBC Dental

Alzheimer’s Trial Tests Metformin and Atomoxetine in UK Study

A UK platform trial is testing metformin and atomoxetine in Alzheimer’s patients to speed treatment discovery and measure…

Oct 22, 2026

Neurology·Becker H

Helder in Gesprek feasibility study supports person-centred dementia communication

A Dutch feasibility study found the Helder in Gesprek tool was acceptable and usable for cognitive complaints, helping…

Oct 22, 2026

Neurology·ACC-PRO

Fenebrutinib in Multiple Sclerosis Nears FDA Review at Roche

Roche is pressing its fenebrutinib case in multiple sclerosis as an FDA decision nears, keeping attention on a…

Oct 22, 2026

Neurology·BMJ

Asia-Pacific YOD research map shows biology focus and service gap

Scoping review maps Asia-Pacific young-onset dementia research, finding biology-heavy output and sparse psychosocial and support-service studies.

Oct 22, 2026

Neurology

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

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New hypertension guideline lowers the treatment threshold to 130/80 mm Hg.
Phase 3 GLP-1 trial reports a 20% cut in major adverse cardiac events.
FDA clears a next-generation CAR-T therapy for relapsed lymphoma.
Meta-analysis links early mobilisation to shorter ICU length of stay.
Rapid guidance broadens empiric antibiotics for suspected sepsis.