Neurology

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

Locked-in syndrome case report: eye tracker rehab improved communication

A Frontiers case report describes eye tracker-assisted communication within multidisciplinary rehabilitation for locked-in syndrome, with gains after three months.

By Dr. A. Manasa, MBBS · Oct 17, 2026 · 5 min read

Neurology·NIH

FatNav Motion Correction Improves 7T PVS Imaging on T2 MRI

FatNav-based prospective motion correction improved perivascular space visibility and quantitative image quality on 7T T2 MRI in volunteers…

Oct 17, 2026

Neurology·Nature

Cumulative TCBI Exposure Linked to Higher Stroke Odds in CKM Syndrome

In CHARLS adults with CKM stages 0–3, higher cumulative TCBI and sustained high TCBI tracked with greater incident…

Oct 17, 2026

Neurology·JCI

Edited HSPCs Rescue Frataxin Deficiency in Friedreich’s Ataxia Mice

Edited hematopoietic stem and progenitor cells rescued frataxin deficiency and inflammatory multisystem disease in Friedreich’s ataxia mice.

Oct 17, 2026

Neurology·ScienceDaily

P3 peptide may be a hidden Alzheimer’s driver, UCSC researcher says

UC Santa Cruz commentary says the overlooked P3 peptide may form harmful aggregates and deserve a new place…

Oct 17, 2026

Neurology·Med Econ

Penn epilepsy pilot lets patients text their brain monitors in real time

Penn’s pilot used an AI chat app with live EEG access to answer epilepsy patients’ questions and cut…

Oct 17, 2026

Neurology·Lancet ID

Ocrelizumab Linked to Higher Infection Risk in Older Adults With MS

In adults 55 and older with multiple sclerosis, ocrelizumab was associated with more infections and infection-related hospitalizations in…

Oct 17, 2026

Neurology·JCI

Microglial GRB2 Found Essential for Brain Ventriculogenesis

JCI Insight research identifies microglial GRB2 as essential for brain ventriculogenesis and cerebrospinal fluid homeostasis, tying immune cells…

Oct 17, 2026

Neurology·Lancet Onc

Stroke Treatment Restrictions Linked to 90-Day Mortality in Europe

Post hoc PRECIOUS analysis examined treatment restrictions after acute stroke across nine European countries and their association with…

Oct 17, 2026

Neurology·ScienceDaily

Cortisol reshapes brain networks to strengthen emotional memories

Yale researchers show cortisol alters emotion and memory networks in the brain, helping explain why stressful experiences can…

Oct 17, 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.