Neurology

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

MIND Diet and Plant-Based Patterns Linked to Better Cognitive Health

Prospective cohort evidence links the MIND diet and healthy plant-based eating with better cognitive outcomes, while Western diets track with decline.

By Dr. A. Manasa, MBBS · Oct 18, 2026 · 5 min read

Neurology·Med Econ

VA Expands Access to Encora X1 for Essential Tremor

The VA now offers Encora X1, a wrist-worn nondrug device for essential tremor, expanding options for veterans who…

Oct 18, 2026

Neurology·MHRA

Dementia care reform calls for proactive community-led model in the UK

A Frontiers in Dementia article argues for CHWW-led, integrated dementia care in the UK to improve access, continuity,…

Oct 18, 2026

Neurology·MHRA

Sex Differences in Stroke Care and Outcomes in a National Registry Study

A national stroke registry study found women with stroke were older, more severely affected, and had different risk…

Oct 18, 2026

Neurology·MHRA

Clinical psychologist role opens in Salford neurorehabilitation and TBI services

Salford Royal is recruiting a clinical psychologist for community stroke, neurorehabilitation, and outpatient traumatic brain injury services.

Oct 18, 2026

Neurology·JCI

GRB2 Variants Linked to Congenital Hydrocephalus and CSF Homeostasis

Damaging GRB2 missense variants were tied to congenital hydrocephalus, microglial loss, and disrupted cerebrospinal fluid flow in human…

Oct 18, 2026

Neurology·Becker H

Hyperammonemic Encephalopathy Risk Rises with Valproate and Polypharmacy

FAERS analysis links hyperammonemic encephalopathy to valproate, perampanel, and several valproate combinations, supporting ammonia monitoring.

Oct 18, 2026

Neurology·Nature

GBA1 Parkinson’s Disease Study Examines Progression in Northeast China

A Northeast China cohort study examines clinical, neuroimaging, and longitudinal progression features of GBA1-associated Parkinson’s disease.

Oct 18, 2026

Neurology·ScienceDaily

Deep Sleep Circuit Links Growth Hormone, Metabolism and Brain Arousal

UC Berkeley scientists mapped a brain circuit linking deep sleep and growth hormone, with implications for metabolism, wakefulness…

Oct 18, 2026

Neurology·ScienceDaily

Brain Cells and Myelin Changes Linked to Age-Related Cognitive Decline

Human brain tissue and mouse studies link dysfunctional oligodendrocytes, excess myelin, and NRF2 loss to age-related cognitive decline.

Oct 18, 2026

Neurology

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

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