Systematic review of the patient burden of generalised myasthenia gravis in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa
Myasthenia gravis (MG) is a rare autoimmune disease characterised by muscle weakness, and progression from ocular (oMG) to generalised (gMG) symptoms results in a substantial negative impact on quality of life... (Source: BMC Neurology)
Source: BMC Neurology - February 10, 2024 Category: Neurology Authors: J McCallion, A Borsi, W Noel, J Lee, W Karmous, S Sattler, GM Boggia, EJ Hardy, CR Mitchell, SA Mitchell and Nils Erik Gilhus Tags: Research Source Type: research

Arterial transit artifact as a short-term prognostic indicator in acute ischemic stroke
Arterial transit artifact (ATA) observed on arterial spin labeling (ASL) was recently suggested to be associated with improved functional outcomes following acute ischemic stroke (AIS). AIS is a heterogeneous ... (Source: BMC Neurology)
Source: BMC Neurology - February 9, 2024 Category: Neurology Authors: Min Shan, Kaili Liu, Yi Ma, Qingxiu Zhang, Wenwei Yun and Min Zhang Tags: Research Source Type: research

Preliminary findings on diagnostic performance of computed tomography perfusion images for intracranial arterial stenosis: a retrospective study
Computed tomographic perfusion (CTP) can play an auxiliary role in the selection of patients with acute ischemic stroke for endovascular treatment. However, data on CTP in non-stroke patients with intracranial... (Source: BMC Neurology)
Source: BMC Neurology - February 9, 2024 Category: Neurology Authors: Hui Liu, Dan Wu, Zhi-bin Chen, Qian Xiao, Ji-wei Cheng, Xiao-yan Xie, Dong-xiao Qu, Jie Tao, Wei-zhong Wang, Yi-feng Peng, Guo-yi Li and Ying-feng Weng Tags: Research Source Type: research

The clinical and neuroimaging differences between vascular parkinsonism and Parkinson ’s disease: a case-control study
This study comprehensively investigated the clinical, brain MRI and transcranial sonography... (Source: BMC Neurology)
Source: BMC Neurology - February 6, 2024 Category: Neurology Authors: Peter George, Tamer Roushdy, Mai Fathy, Eman Hamid, Yosra Abdelzaher Ibrahim, Mahmoud El-Belkimy, Mohamed Ossama Abdulghani and Ali Shalash Tags: Research Source Type: research

The prevalence and risk factors for phantom limb pain: a cross-sectional survey
We previously performed a systematic review and meta-analysis which revealed a Phantom Limb Pain (PLP) prevalence estimate of 64% [95% CI: 60.01 –68.1]. The prevalence estimates varied significantly between dev... (Source: BMC Neurology)
Source: BMC Neurology - February 6, 2024 Category: Neurology Authors: Katleho Limakatso, F. Ndhlovu, A. Usenbo, S. Rayamajhi, C. Kloppers and R. Parker Tags: Research Source Type: research

Efficacy and safety of hyperbaric oxygen therapy in acute ischaemic stroke: a systematic review and meta-analysis
This study aims to evaluate the efficacy and safety of adjunctive hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) in acute ischaemic stroke (AIS) based on existing evidence. (Source: BMC Neurology)
Source: BMC Neurology - February 3, 2024 Category: Neurology Authors: Xuezheng Li, Lijun Lu, Yu Min, Xuefeng Fu, Kaifeng Guo, Wen Yang, Hao Li, Haoming Xu, Hua Guo and Zhen Huang Tags: Research Source Type: research

Persistent trigeminal artery in a patient with moyamoya disease:a case report and literature review
Persistent trigeminal artery (PTA) is a rare anastomosis between internal carotid artery (ICA) and basilar artery. In rare conditions, the PTA could be combined with others cerebrovascular anomalies, moyamoya ... (Source: BMC Neurology)
Source: BMC Neurology - February 2, 2024 Category: Neurology Authors: Tao Sun, Lixin Huang, Jun Sun, Zhimin Wu, Chuan Chen and Hui Wang Tags: Case Report Source Type: research

Exploring humanistic burden of fatigue in adults with multiple sclerosis: an analysis of US National Health and Wellness Survey data
This retrospective study examined the humanistic burden of fatigue in patients with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS), compared with adults without MS, using data from the 2017 and 2019 US National... (Source: BMC Neurology)
Source: BMC Neurology - February 1, 2024 Category: Neurology Authors: Hoa H. Le, Jennifer Ken-Opurum, Anne LaPrade, Martine C. Maculaitis and John J. Sheehan Tags: Research Source Type: research

Theta burst stimulation: what role does it play in stroke rehabilitation? A systematic review of the existing evidence
Various post-stroke dysfunctions often result in poor long-term outcomes for stroke survivors, but the effect of conventional treatments is limited. In recent years, lots of studies have confirmed the effect o... (Source: BMC Neurology)
Source: BMC Neurology - February 1, 2024 Category: Neurology Authors: Tingting Jiang, Xiupan Wei, Mingzhu Wang, Jiang Xu, Nan Xia and Min Lu Tags: Research Source Type: research

The effectiveness of physiotherapy for patients with isolated cervical dystonia: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis
Cervical dystonia is a movement disorder typically characterized by a patterned and twisting movement of sustained or intermittent muscle contractions. Recently, new clinical trials are emerging, highlighting ... (Source: BMC Neurology)
Source: BMC Neurology - February 1, 2024 Category: Neurology Authors: Shimelis Girma Kassaye, Willem De Hertogh, David Crosiers, Esayas Kebede Gudina and Joke De Pauw Tags: Research Source Type: research

Feasibility of early radial artery occlusion recanalization and reuse through transradial access for neuroendovascular procedures
Radial artery occlusion (RAO) remains a significant limitation of neuroendovascular procedures peformed through transradial access (TRA) when radial artery needs to be reused. Instances of early RAO recanaliza... (Source: BMC Neurology)
Source: BMC Neurology - January 31, 2024 Category: Neurology Authors: Ranze Cai, Yingchuang Jiang, Jian Wu, Qiuping Li and Biao Qi Tags: Research Source Type: research

Effect of exercise on sleep quality in Parkinson ’s disease: a mini review
The growing incidence of Parkinson ’s Disease (PD) is a major burden on the healthcare system. PD is caused by the degeneration of dopaminergic neurons and is known for its effects on motor function and sleep. ... (Source: BMC Neurology)
Source: BMC Neurology - January 30, 2024 Category: Neurology Authors: M. Abdullah Shafiq, Jyotpal Singh, Zain A. Khan, J. Patrick Neary and Holly A. Bardutz Tags: Review Source Type: research

Efficacy and safety of mesenchymal stem cells in patients with acute ischemic stroke: a meta-analysis
This meta-analysis and systematic review were conducted to comprehensively evaluate the efficacy and safety of mesenchymal stem cells in patients with acute ischemic stroke. (Source: BMC Neurology)
Source: BMC Neurology - January 29, 2024 Category: Neurology Authors: Huanjia Huang, Jian Zhang, Jinmei Lin and Shengliang Shi Tags: Research Source Type: research

Exploring the link between self-management of migraine and emotional wellbeing: a cross-sectional study of community-dwelling migraine sufferers
Globally, an estimated 14% of adults live with migraine disease which impacts their physical, emotional and social wellbeing. To target the disease comprehensively, research recommends a multidisciplinary appr... (Source: BMC Neurology)
Source: BMC Neurology - January 27, 2024 Category: Neurology Authors: Nicola Filzmoser, Iman Webber, Gabriele Kerr, Aos Alaa, Marie Iine El Asmar, Manisha Karki, Eva Riboli-Sasco and Austen El-Osta Tags: Research Source Type: research

Impact of frailty, biomarkers and basic biochemical parameters on outcomes of comatose patients in status epilepticus: a single-center prospective pilot study
Status epilepticus (SE) is a severe acute condition in neurocritical care with high mortality. Searching for risk factors affecting the prognosis in SE remains a significant issue. The primary study ’s aim was ... (Source: BMC Neurology)
Source: BMC Neurology - January 26, 2024 Category: Neurology Authors: Zdenek Krejzar, David Sila, Petr Waldauf, Eduard Kuriscak, Petr Mokrejs and Vera Spatenkova Tags: Research Source Type: research