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Contraceptive progestogens carry meningioma risk

Progestogens used for contraception contribute to an increased risk of meningioma, as shown in a nested case-control study.

Semaglutide associated with reduced ICH risk in LVO treated with reperfusion therapy

Fenfluramine works in paediatric, adult patients with developmental/epileptic encephalopathies

In children and adults with developmental and epileptic encephalopathies (DEEs), treatment with fenfluramine appears to be effective with predictable tolerability, as shown in a real-world study.

Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation: Promising adjunct in stroke rehabilitation

Researchers from the Hong Kong Polytechnic University found that both transcutaneous vagus nerve stimulation (tVNS) and transcutaneous spinal cord stimulation (tSCS) are promising adjuncts to exercise for improving cognitive and upper limb function after stroke.

Self-directed CBT a viable alternative to clinician-delivered CBT for chronic pain

Self-directed cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) for chronic pain (CBT-CP) yields modest improvements in pain interference when compared with clinician-delivered CBT-CP, according to a study.

Comorbidities delay RT in patients with brain tumours

Patients with malignant brain tumours and several comorbidities tend to have delayed radiotherapy (RT), reveals a study.

High-dose cannabidiol offers relief in patients with chronic neuropathic pain

In the treatment of patients with chronic neuropathic pain, high-dose cannabidiol (CBD) helps reduce pain intensity and is well-tolerated, according to a crossover study.

Perfusion studies enhance benefits of mechanical thrombectomy for stroke beyond 6-hour window

Cerebral perfusion studies (CPS) can enhance the benefits of mechanical thrombectomy (MT) beyond the standard 6-hour post-stroke window, although favourable functional outcomes remain achievable in a substantial proportion of patients selected based on clinical judgement alone without CPS. These findings, from a study by researchers at the University of Hong Kong (HKU), suggest that stroke patients should not be routinely denied treatment solely because of delayed presentation or lack of CPS availability.