The NeurologyLive® stroke clinical focus page serves as a resource for updates and information related to the clinical care and management of stroke and cerebrovascular disease, featuring news, podcasts, and videos about the latest FDA actions, clinical guideline updates, interviews with physicians, and study and clinical trial findings. The page includes information on stroke, large vessel occlusion, subcranial hemorrhage, intracranial hemorrhage, ischemic stroke, and more.
July 25th 2025
SECA, A randomized clinical trial of 155 patients with chronic subdural hematoma, showed that perioperative continuation of low-dose acetylsalicylic acid did not lower recurrence risk compared with placebo.
Supporting Stroke Recovery Through the Glymphatic System: Joyce Lee-Iannotti, MD, FAAN, FAASM
June 11th 2025The sleep and stroke neurologist at Barrow Neurological Institute detailed how improving glymphatic function may prevent strokes and enhance recovery from both hemorrhagic and ischemic events. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]
Honoring 2025 SEQUINS Hall of Famers: Perspectives From Cheryl Bushnell, MD, MHS
May 1st 2025Cheryl Bushnell, MD, MHS, a professor of neurology at Wake Forest University, discussed her SEQUINS Hall of Fame recognition, her work on sex differences in stroke risk, and her ongoing efforts to improve stroke care equity.
FDA Clears INTRABEAM 700 as Supportive Device for Intraoperative Radiation Therapy
April 29th 2025The ZEISS INTRABEAM 700 advances neurosurgical oncology by enabling precise intraoperative radiotherapy delivery, improved workflow efficiency, and enhanced collaboration between neurosurgeons and oncologists.
Phase 2 RESCUE Data Show RNS60 Reduces Stroke Infarct and Improves Outcomes
April 15th 2025High doses of RNS60 led to greater number of patients with modified Rankin scale scores between 0-2, improved EQ-5D-5L index score, and enhanced NIHSS score at each pre-specified time point over placebo.
Revolutionizing Neurology Care: Previewing Cleveland Clinic’s New Neurological Institute
April 11th 2025Cleveland Clinic’s $1.1 billion Neurological Institute, opening in 2027, will revolutionize neurological care with a state-of-the-art, patient-centered design integrating advanced technology and innovative care solutions.
Exploring Noninvasive Brain Stimulation for Neurorehabilitation: Roy H. Hamilton, MD, MS, FAAN
April 10th 2025The professor of neurology at the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine discussed the current research landscape, clinical challenges, and future directions for noninvasive neuromodulation techniques in neurorehabilitation. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]
The Key Role of Early and Balanced Blood Pressure Control in ICH Management: Kara R. Melmed, MD
April 9th 2025The clinical associate professor of neurology and neurosurgery at NYU Langone Health emphasized the importance of rapid, targeted blood pressure reduction and bundled care to improve outcomes in patients with intracerebral hemorrhage. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]
FDA Approves Tenecteplase for Acute Ischemic Stroke
March 3rd 2025The thrombolytic treatment, branded as TNKase and approved for adults, is administered as a 5-second IV bolus, upping the speed and simplicity of the 60-minute infusion of the previously approved alteplase (Activase; Genentech).