Category: Neurological

Neurological

New Non-Powered Brace Targets Hand Tremors While Preserving Voluntary Movement

A new lightweight, passive wearable brace significantly reduces involuntary hand tremors without motors, batteries, or invasive procedures.

Neurological

Study: Women Less Likely Than Men to Receive MS Drugs

A study found that women with multiple sclerosis are less likely than men to receive disease-modifying treatments during their childbearing years, even when these drugs are safe during pregnancy or effective when stopped before conception.

Neurological

Q&A: Promoting Patient Physical Activity and Preventing Falls

Deborah Jehu, PhD, highlights strategies for promoting physical activity while preventing falls in older adults.

Brain Injury

NeuroShield Helmet Concept Promotes TBI Prevention

By showcasing the Neuroshield idealized version of head protection, Brooks Rehabilitation aims to educate the public on TBI prevention.

Functional Electrical Stimulation

Stroke Rehab: E-Stim Effect on Hand Choice

Researchers reveal the impact of somatosensory electrical wrist stimulation on influencing hand-choice decision in stroke rehab.

Gait & Balance

Enrollment for Helius Stroke Pivotal Study Exceeds Initial Target

Helius Medical Technologies Inc. has surpassed initial enrollment targets for its stroke registrational program evaluating PoNS Therapy to improve gait and balance.

Multiple Sclerosis

How Sleep May Impact Mobility in Women with Chronic Conditions

Poor sleep health can contribute to mobility decline in individuals with chronic illnesses, particularly among women with certain conditions.

Strokes

Is Smoking Tied to Cryptogenic Stroke in Younger Adults?

For the study, researchers looked at 546 people ages 18 to 49 who had an unexplained stroke and asked about their habits, including smoking.

Parkinson’s Disease

Dosing Begins in Solengepras Parkinson’s Therapy Phase 3 Trial

Cerevance has initiated the Phase 3 ARISE trial to evaluate solengepras, a non-dopaminergic therapy targeting specific brain circuits, as a potential adjunctive treatment for Parkinson's disease.