Neurology

New research using advanced 7T MRI has uncovered microscopic abnormalities in the brainstem of long COVID patients, revealing inflammation up to 18 months post-infection

New research has revealed that biomarker levels, particularly p-tau217, vary depending on the time of day, which could impact their clinical applicability.

A cohort study found that maternal influenza during pregnancy is associated with a slightly increased risk of febrile seizures in offspring, but no significant link to epilepsy

Researchers have shown that peri-electrode oedema occurs in 40% of Parkinson’s Disease patients after deep brain stimulation, and asleep surgery is the only independent predictive factor for oedema onset.

A study has revealed triptans are the most effective medicine for adults experiencing acute migraines – specifically, eletriptan, rizatriptan, sumatriptan, and zolmitriptan.

A study from Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, USA has revealed a unique pattern of brain activity that may predispose certain individuals to depression.

A study found that sports-related concussions had no long-term cognitive effects, while repeated non-sports-related concussions were linked to cognitive decline.

A new study involving 124,545 MS patients reveals that COVID-19 vaccination does not significantly increase relapse risk, except in those with highly active, untreated MS.