Neurology

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

Synthetic Cannabinoid Adulterants Raise New Toxicity Risks in Cannabis Era

A 2025 review warns that synthetic cannabinoid receptor agonists are reappearing as adulterants, complicating toxicity, diagnosis, and public health response.

By Dr. A. Manasa, MBBS · Oct 19, 2026 · 5 min read

Neurology·ScienceDaily

Predictive Brain Theory Echoes Freud in Modern Neuroscience

A new analysis links Freud’s ideas to predictive brain theory, explaining rigid thoughts, emotional patterns, and psychotherapy’s relational…

Oct 19, 2026

Neurology·medRxiv

Very High-Frequency Activity May Sharpen Epileptogenic Zone Localization

An international preprint links intraoperative spike-associated very high-frequency activity to epileptogenic zone localization and seizure outcome prediction.

Oct 19, 2026

Neurology·Cochrane

Alzheimer’s disease chemokines linked to cognitive decline in meta-analysis

A meta-analysis of blood and CSF chemokines found consistent inflammatory signals in Alzheimer’s disease and mild cognitive impairment.

Oct 19, 2026

Neurology·Cochrane

Alzheimer’s Amyloid Antibody Debate Sharpens After Cochrane Review

Cochrane editorial examines criticism of amyloid-beta monoclonal antibodies in early Alzheimer’s, where small cognitive gains collided with brain…

Oct 19, 2026

Neurology·ScienceDaily

Alzheimer’s Brain Study Finds Plaque-Free Regions With Little Tau

Rare brain examination found plaque-cleared areas had little tau buildup, offering a sharp look at how Alzheimer’s pathology…

Oct 19, 2026

Neurology·ScienceDaily

TIMP2 protein rejuvenates aging microglia in mouse brain study

Mount Sinai researchers found TIMP2 helps older mouse microglia clear debris and resist inflammation, pointing to a new…

Oct 19, 2026

Neurology·JAMA Open

Preterm Brain Injury Review Links Oxidative Stress to Epigenetic Damage

A review links oxidative stress, epigenetic dysregulation, and vulnerable glial development in preterm brain injury, while outlining neuroprotective…

Oct 19, 2026

Neurology·Nature

Conversational AI helps patients tune seizure detectors in epilepsy care

A Nature Medicine report describes a small epilepsy study in which patients used an AI agent to fine-tune…

Oct 19, 2026

Neurology·Nat Rev Neuro

White matter disorders linked to protein biosynthesis defects expand fast

A Nature Reviews Neurology review maps hereditary white matter disorders caused by transcription, RNA processing, and translation defects.

Oct 19, 2026

Neurology

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

In Brief The 5-minute rounds

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.