Neurology

A survey of primary care physicians found acceptable multiple sclerosis knowledge overall, but identified shortcomings in relapse diagnosis, treatment, and awareness of disease modifying therapies.

Modelling suggests earlier donanemab treatment could increase lifetime benefits for patients and society.

Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy have been linked to higher dementia risk, but the association is attenuated after adjusting for vascular conditions.

A review of 22 imaging studies links cognitive impairment in breast cancer survivors to changes in four brain networks.

Lecanemab was linked to multidirectional shifts in plasma biomarkers of Alzheimer’s disease. See which markers normalised and which moved the other way.

A review of 107 studies found that the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted stroke care worldwide, reducing admissions, delaying treatment, increasing stroke severity, and highlighting the need for more resilient healthcare systems.

A systematic review links insomnia with a 26% higher stroke risk and 28% higher odds of hospitalisation.

A cohort study using sibling comparisons has shown a link between congenital TORCH infections and intellectual disability and autism risk.