Amit Akirov, MD

Researchers sought to develop and validate a comprehensive risk prediction model for stroke recurrence in patients with acute ischemic stroke and atrial fibrillation.

Researchers shared their findings on the cerebrospinal fluid profile of patients with fragile X-associated tremor/ataxia syndrome and potential biomarkers.

The use of triptans is contraindicated in patients with migraine and a history of ischemic stroke or coronary artery disease, although there’s no substantial evidence that they directly increase the risk for vascular events.

This meta-analysis of studies comparing 2 or more surgical approaches vs thymectomy aimed to identify the best option for myasthenia gravis patients.

Primary central nervous system vasculitis is an important but rare differential diagnosis in daily neurological practice, warranting the need of a step by step approach.

According to this systematic review, sexual and gender minority patients may be at risk for several neurologic deficiencies.

Awareness of urinary tract infection among individuals with multiple sclerosis is critical in diagnosis, management, and prophylaxis in this population.

This study review discusses the epigenetic modifications of skeletal muscle regeneration and the interplay of factors that define epigenetic homeostasis in Duchenne muscular dystrophy.

The Infectious Diseases Society of America, American Academy of Neurology, and American College of Rheumatology provided new clinical practice guidelines for Lyme disease prevention, diagnosis, and treatment.

Maternal use of valproic acid during pregnancy may increase risk of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and attention-deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in offspring.

Specific features of epileptiform abnormalities are associated with clinical seizures in Alzheimer disease, like right temporal hyperexcitability.

The smartphone-based Symbol Digit Modalities Test is a reliable tool for assessment of cognitive function in patients with multiple sclerosis.

Researchers explored the association between midlife serum uric acid and the risk for cognitive decline and dementia.

Researchers to explore the somatosensory changes related to trigeminal nerve damage using psychophysical and electrophysiological tools.

COVID-19 has accelerated the use of telemedicine and remote consultation is becoming an increasingly attractive option.

A narrative review summarizes recent data on the pathophysiology, epidemiology, and burden of disease and treatment of menstrual migraine.

Researchers find automated CT perfusion is an important tool in the triage and treatment decision making in acute ischemic stroke.

Using artificial tools to collect and analyze conversations and comments about epilepsy posted online, researchers revealed that 7.8% of all posts by teenagers with epilepsy were related to suicide, compared with 3.2% of adult posts.

Amphiphysin-IgG-mediated autoimmunity is an important clinical entity characterized by neuropathy.

Visual symptoms are a vital component of the morbidity encountered in patients with pituitary adenoma, can present at all stages of the disease, and may negatively affect daily activities and overall quality of life, a new review claims.

Intravenous tissue-type plasminogen activator for acute ischemic stroke may be given to patients with recent or concurrent MI, but consideration should be given to the type of MI and time elapsed between the events.