Stroke

Perspective from neurologists on the current and future applications for artificial intelligence across a bevy of neurologic conditions.

Catch up on any of the neurology news headlines you may have missed over the course of November 2024, compiled all into one place by the NeurologyLive® team.

Italo Linfante, MD, director of interventional neuroradiology at Baptist Health Miami Neuroscience Institute, discussed the importance of brain aneurysms in the context of neurology.

Catch up on any of the neurology news headlines you may have missed over the course of October 2024, compiled all into one place by the NeurologyLive® team.

In the study, both migraine and gestational diabetes mellitus independently increase the risk of premature major cardiovascular and cerebrovascular events, with the highest risk observed among those with both conditions.

The professor of neurology at Wake Forest University School of Medicine discussed the importance of expanding the diversity of clinical trial populations, considering the impact of social determinants of health, and ensuring accessibility for high-risk underserved groups. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]

The professor of neurology at Wake Forest University School of Medicine talked about how the newly updated stroke prevention guideline introduces recommendations addressing cardiovascular risk in women, sedentary behavior, and groundbreaking treatments. [WATCH TIME: 6 minutes]

The new guideline emphasized the importance of screening for risk factors and promoted healthy lifestyle changes to reduce the risk of stroke, which impacts over half a million patients in the United States.

Catch up on any of the neurology news headlines you may have missed over the course of September 2024, compiled all into one place by the NeurologyLive® team.

The Total Posterior Spine System offers a promising alternative to spinal fusion, preserving mobility and reducing strain on adjacent spinal levels in patients with spondylolisthesis and spinal stenosis.

Test your neurology knowledge with NeurologyLive®'s weekly quiz series, featuring questions on a variety of clinical and historical neurology topics. This week's topic is on cryptogenic stroke.

Innovative neurosurgical advances in imaging/mapping, robotic assistance, and extended reality enable surgeons to more precisely and effectively treat neurological conditions such as brain tumor, epilepsy, Parkinson Disease, and stroke, giving patients new hope and a chance for more successful outcomes.

A pair of neurologists from the University of California, Irvine, detailed some of the training and career focuses of large federal agencies in effort to address the shortage of neurologists. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]

The agent is composed of 2 active ingredients with synergistic anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory effects which can reduce brain cell injury or impairment caused by acute ischemic stroke.

A pair of neurologists from the University of California, Irvine, provided commentary on the ways to help young investigators find their footing in research settings, and exposing them to opportunities major governmental agencies can provide. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]

BB-031 aims to expand the population eligible for acute revascularization therapy by reopening blocked arteries beyond the traditional therapeutic window, potentially increasing eligible AIS patients by nearly 50%.

Results revealed that adjunctive treatment with intravenous argatroban or eptifibatide was associated with increased mortality in acute ischemic stroke treated with intravenous thrombolysis.

Recent findings from a phase 3 study revealed improvements in independent ambulation and overall functional outcomes in patients with large hemispheric infarction treated with intravenous glibenclamide.

Treatment with vutrisiran was associated with benefits across multiple well-established clinical measures of disease progression compared with the placebo in patients with transthyretin-mediated amyloidosis with cardiomyopathy.

The chair of Allegheny Health Network’s Neurosciences Institute talked about its comprehensive center that integrates multidisciplinary resources and technology to provide quality care for patients with chronic neurologic conditions. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]

A recent trial showed that post-stroke patients using a socially assistive robot (SAR) for upper-extremity rehab achieved significant motor function improvements, with 100% meeting or exceeding minimal clinical improvements.

Test your neurology knowledge with NeurologyLive®'s weekly quiz series, featuring questions on a variety of clinical and historical neurology topics. This week's topic is on disparities on stroke.

The meeting with the American Neurologic Association fosters collaboration, networking, and joint sessions, enhancing knowledge sharing among academic neurologists.

In this episode, the panel discusses the emerging challenges for neurology departments, the shortage of neurologists, and the ways to disseminate between useful and useless information amid a busy career.

John England, MD, and Lisa Merlin, MD, commented on the significant changes to neurology over the years and how education aligns with the latest in treatments advancements and understanding of neurological disorders.

The duo provided insight on a number of key sessions clinicians and neurology educators should attend at the upcoming AUPN Annual Meeting.

Panelists John England, MD, FAAN, and Lisa Merlin, MD, discuss the main objectives of the upcoming AUPN Annual Meeting, set to take place September 14th in Orlando, Florida.

Here's some of what is coming soon to NeurologyLive® this week.

Test your neurology knowledge with NeurologyLive®'s weekly quiz series, featuring questions on a variety of clinical and historical neurology topics. This week's topic is on congenital muscular dystrophy.

Take 5 minutes to catch up on NeurologyLive®'s highlights from the week ending July 26, 2024.