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Neurology

AAV9 Gene Therapy Shows Clinical Promise in Stabilizing Type II GM1 Gangliosidosis

A Phase 1-2 trial of AAV9-GLB1 gene therapy in children with Type II GM1 gangliosidosis demonstrates significant biochemical improvements and stabilization of neurodevelopmental decline, marking a pivotal step toward treating this fatal lys

Feb 23, 2026
Diabetes & Endocrinology

Long-Term Benfotiamine Treatment Fails to Improve Diabetic Polyneuropathy: Insights from the BOND Randomized Controlled Trial

The 12-month BOND study found that high-dose benfotiamine (600 mg daily) did not significantly improve corneal nerve fiber length or other neurophysiological markers in patients with type 2 diabetes and symptomatic polyneuropathy, despite s

Feb 23, 2026
Neurology

Delpacibart Etedesiran Shows Promise in Addressing the Molecular Root of Myotonic Dystrophy Type 1

This phase 1-2 trial demonstrates that delpacibart etedesiran (del-desiran), an innovative antibody-oligonucleotide conjugate, effectively reduces toxic DMPK mRNA and ameliorates missplicing in patients with Myotonic Dystrophy Type 1, marki

Feb 22, 2026Sign in to read
Neurology

Sex-Specific P-Tau217 Dynamics: Why Women Exhibit Accelerated Tau Accumulation and Cognitive Decline

A multi-cohort study demonstrates that women with amyloid-β pathology show higher plasma p-tau217 levels and faster tau PET accumulation than men, providing a biological basis for their increased risk of rapid cognitive decline in preclinic

Feb 20, 2026Sign in to read
Neurology

Long-Term Ublituximab Therapy in Multiple Sclerosis: Five-Year Results from the ULTIMATE I and II Extension Study Validate Early High-Efficacy Intervention

Five-year data from the ULTIMATE I and II open-label extension demonstrate that ublituximab maintains exceptionally low relapse rates and slows disability progression in relapsing multiple sclerosis, emphasizing the clinical superiority of

Feb 20, 2026
Internal Medicine

Predicting the Path to Dementia: Five-Year Progression from Mild to Major Vascular Cognitive Impairment Following Ischemic Stroke

A five-year prospective study reveals that 13.6% of stroke patients with mild cognitive impairment progress to major VCI, identifying age, diabetes, atrial fibrillation, and small vessel disease as key predictors for long-term cognitive dec

Feb 17, 2026Sign in to read
Emergency Medicine

Recombinant Factor VIIa Fails to Improve Functional Outcomes in Hyperacute Intracerebral Haemorrhage Despite Reduced Bleeding: Results from the FASTEST Trial

The FASTEST trial demonstrated that while recombinant factor VIIa administered within two hours of intracerebral haemorrhage onset significantly reduced hematoma growth, it failed to improve functional outcomes at 180 days and increased the

Feb 17, 2026Sign in to read
Neurology

Tenecteplase Improves 90-Day Functional Outcomes in Basilar Artery Occlusion Within a 24-Hour Window: Results from TRACE-5

The TRACE-5 trial demonstrates that tenecteplase significantly improves functional outcomes for patients with basilar artery occlusion within 24 hours of onset, offering a safe and effective extension of the therapeutic window for this high

Feb 16, 2026
Internal Medicine

Delirium as a Sentinel Event: New UK Biobank Data Links Acute Brain Failure to Decades of Multisystem Vulnerability

A large-scale matched cohort study from the UK Biobank identifies in-hospital delirium as a sentinel marker for long-term multisystem vulnerability. Associated with increased risks of sepsis, AKI, and falls, delirium signals a profound phys

Feb 15, 2026
Neurology

Neurofilament Light Chain: A High-Performance Biomarker for Differentiating bvFTD from Primary Psychiatric Disorders

This systematic review confirms that Neurofilament Light Chain (NfL) in blood and CSF effectively distinguishes behavioral variant frontotemporal dementia from psychiatric disorders, offering a powerful tool for early and accurate diagnosis

Feb 14, 2026Sign in to read
Neurology

LOAD Polygenic Risk in Early-Onset Alzheimer’s: Insights into Synaptic Dysfunction and Amyloid Pathophysiology

A comprehensive study explores how polygenic risk scores for late-onset Alzheimer’s disease (LOAD) influence early-onset (EOAD) cases. While these scores do not independently predict EOAD onset or cognitive decline, they reveal significant

Feb 14, 2026
Neurology

The Landscape of Late-Life Dementia: Why Mixed Neuropathologies Are the Rule, Not the Exception

A large-scale longitudinal study reveals that over 80% of community-dwelling older adults harbor mixed neuropathologies, identifying five distinct profiles that dictate specific cognitive decline trajectories, with ADNC and LATE-NC clusters

Feb 12, 2026
Neurology

Adversity Across the Lifespan: The Compounding Impact of Childhood and Adult Stress on Dementia and Stroke Risk

This population-based cohort study highlights how cumulative psychosocial stress across the life course significantly escalates the risk of neurovascular and neurodegenerative diseases, identifying depression as a critical target for interv

Feb 11, 2026
Neurology

Long-Term Tofersen Therapy in SOD1-ALS: Early Initiation Preserves Function and Extends Survival

The integrated analysis of the VALOR trial and its open-label extension reveals that early initiation of tofersen significantly slows functional decline, preserves respiratory capacity, and improves survival in patients with SOD1-ALS over a

Feb 11, 2026
Neurology

Neural Connectivity Patterns Predict Acupuncture Response in Migraine: A Step Toward Personalized Pain Management

This randomized clinical trial demonstrates that real acupuncture significantly reduces migraine frequency and disability compared to sham acupuncture. Crucially, baseline brain connectivity patterns within the default mode and subcortical

Feb 10, 2026
Neurology

Redefining CTE: New Autopsy Evidence Links Repetitive Head Impact to Extensive Spinal Cord Pathology

A landmark autopsy study reveals that Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) involves extensive spinal cord pathology, including tau, TDP-43, and amyloid-β deposits. These findings suggest that repetitive head impacts trigger a widespread e

Feb 10, 2026Sign in to read
Neurology

Moderate Caffeinated Coffee and Tea Intake Linked to 18% Lower Dementia Risk in Decades-Long Study

A prospective study of over 130,000 adults reveals that consuming 2-3 cups of caffeinated coffee or 1-2 cups of tea daily significantly reduces dementia risk and cognitive decline, whereas decaffeinated coffee shows no protective effect.

Feb 10, 2026Sign in to read
Neurology

The Mortality Gap in Neurodevelopmental Care: Why Young Adults with ASD, ID, and CP Face Higher Risks

A landmark study using CDC ADDM Network data reveals significantly elevated mortality risks for young adults with autism, intellectual disability, and cerebral palsy, highlighting a critical need for improved transition-of-care strategies a

Feb 10, 2026Sign in to read
Neurology

Cenobamate Outperforms Brivaracetam, Lacosamide, and Perampanel in Real-World Focal Epilepsy Management

A large multicenter real-world study indicates that cenobamate provides superior effectiveness and seizure freedom rates compared to brivaracetam, lacosamide, and perampanel in adults with drug-resistant focal epilepsy, despite a higher inc

Feb 10, 2026
Neurology

Expanding the Thrombolysis Window: Tenecteplase Improves Outcomes in Late-Window Non-Large Vessel Occlusion Stroke

The OPTION trial reveals that tenecteplase administered 4.5 to 24 hours post-stroke in patients with non-large vessel occlusion and salvageable tissue significantly improves functional recovery, although it carries a higher risk of symptoma

Feb 8, 2026
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