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Brain bleed risk from unruptured arteriovenous malformations lower than previously thought

The annual incidence of intracranial haemorrhage from an unruptured arteriovenous malformation (AVM) appears to be lower than current clinical estimates, according to the Multicenter Arteriovenous Malformation Research Study.

Brain bleed risk from unruptured arteriovenous malformations lower than previously thought

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TRAILBLAZER-ALZ 6 updates support new donanemab dosing schedule for AD

10 Oct 2025 by

In the 18-month results from the phase IIIb TRAILBLAZER-ALZ 6 trial, the newly recommended dosing schedule of donanemab results in a significant reduction in the incidence of amyloid-related imaging abnormalities with effusion/oedema (ARIA-E) compared with standard dosing in adults with early symptomatic Alzheimer’s disease (AD).

TRAILBLAZER-ALZ 6 updates support new donanemab dosing schedule for AD

10 Oct 2025

PPIs unlikely linked to increased stroke risk in patients taking antithrombotics

09 Oct 2025 by

Researchers at the University of Hong Kong (HKU) have found that the risk of ischaemic stroke is not increased in patients on proton-pump inhibitor (PPI) monotherapy, but is increased in those coprescribed with antithrombotic drugs, possibly due to their underlying higher risk profiles.

PPIs unlikely linked to increased stroke risk in patients taking antithrombotics

09 Oct 2025

Stroke-heart syndrome associated with increased risk of incident dementia

08 Oct 2025 by

Patients with stroke-heart syndrome (SHS) may have increased risk of dementia in the early phase after a stroke, but this risk can be lowered to a level similar to those without SHS if adherent care is given, researchers from the University of Hong Kong (HKU) and their international collaborators have found.

Stroke-heart syndrome associated with increased risk of incident dementia

08 Oct 2025

CBT for insomnia improves sleep outcomes in patients with chronic disease

07 Oct 2025 by

Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) for insomnia (CBT-I) helps reduce its severity and improve other sleep outcomes in patients with chronic disease, such as chronic pain, cardiovascular disease, and cancer, according to the results of a meta-analysis.

CBT for insomnia improves sleep outcomes in patients with chronic disease

07 Oct 2025

Menopause not a risk factor for disability progression in multiple sclerosis

06 Oct 2025 by

Menopause is not the main driver of worsening disability in older women with multiple sclerosis (MS), as shown in a retrospective study.

Menopause not a risk factor for disability progression in multiple sclerosis

06 Oct 2025

Stroke recurrence lower with ezetimibe–atorvastatin combo vs atorvastatin alone

05 Oct 2025

Combination therapy with ezetimibe plus atorvastatin appears to better protect against ischaemic stroke recurrence compared with atorvastatin monotherapy, according to a study.

Stroke recurrence lower with ezetimibe–atorvastatin combo vs atorvastatin alone

05 Oct 2025

Stroke during pregnancy makes subsequent pregnancies high-risk

03 Oct 2025

Women who have had an ischaemic stroke (IS) during a pregnancy face increased risk of complications in subsequent pregnancies, according to a study.

Stroke during pregnancy makes subsequent pregnancies high-risk

03 Oct 2025

Brain fog common in patients with GI disorders

01 Oct 2025

Half of the patients with common gastrointestinal (GI) disorders report experiencing brain fog (BF), reveals a study. BF prevalence is higher in patients on probiotics and those with gastroparesis and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).

Brain fog common in patients with GI disorders

01 Oct 2025

Implantable neurostimulator for Parkinson’s disease shows sustained benefits

30 Sep 2025 by

In the treatment of Parkinson’s disease (PD), the improvements observed following deep brain stimulation of the subthalamic nucleus using an implantable pulse generator system persisted over a 5-year period, according to long-term data from the INTREPID trial.

Implantable neurostimulator for Parkinson’s disease shows sustained benefits

30 Sep 2025

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Brain bleed risk from unruptured arteriovenous malformations lower than previously thought

Brain bleed risk from unruptured arteriovenous malformations lower than previously thought

TRAILBLAZER-ALZ 6 updates support new donanemab dosing schedule for AD

TRAILBLAZER-ALZ 6 updates support new donanemab dosing schedule for AD

PPIs unlikely linked to increased stroke risk in patients taking antithrombotics

PPIs unlikely linked to increased stroke risk in patients taking antithrombotics

Stroke-heart syndrome associated with increased risk of incident dementia

Stroke-heart syndrome associated with increased risk of incident dementia

CBT for insomnia improves sleep outcomes in patients with chronic disease

CBT for insomnia improves sleep outcomes in patients with chronic disease

Menopause not a risk factor for disability progression in multiple sclerosis

Menopause not a risk factor for disability progression in multiple sclerosis

Stroke recurrence lower with ezetimibe–atorvastatin combo vs atorvastatin alone

Stroke recurrence lower with ezetimibe–atorvastatin combo vs atorvastatin alone

Stroke during pregnancy makes subsequent pregnancies high-risk

Stroke during pregnancy makes subsequent pregnancies high-risk

Brain fog common in patients with GI disorders

Brain fog common in patients with GI disorders

Implantable neurostimulator for Parkinson’s disease shows sustained benefits

Implantable neurostimulator for Parkinson’s disease shows sustained benefits