Journal of the Neurological Sciences issue 462 now available

White matter integrity and functional connectivity of the default mode network in acute stroke are associated with cognitive outcome three months post-stroke

Published online: May 30, 2024

Knowledge about factors that are associated with post-stroke cognitive outcome is important to identify patients with high risk for impairment. The authors investigated the associations of white matter integrity and functional connectivity (FC) within the brain's default-mode network (DMN) in acute stroke patients with cognitive outcome three months post-stroke.

A novel tool for characterising upper limb function in progressive multiple sclerosis through kinematic assessment

Published online: May 30, 2024

Current upper limb assessment methods in MS rely on measuring duration in tasks like the nine-hole peg test (9HPT). Kinematic techniques may provide a more useful measure of functional change in clinical and research practice. The aim of this study was to assess upper limb function prospectively in people with progressive MS using a kinematic 3D motion capture system and compare with current measures.

The authors created and tested a novel upper limb function assessment tool which has detected changes and characteristics in hand function, not currently captured by the EDSS and 9HPT.

Perceptions of digital technology use for monitoring health in people living with neurological disorders

Published online: June 5, 2024

Digital technology offers individuals the opportunity to monitor their symptoms. Information gathered from apps, devices, and web platforms may be used to direct clinical care and to support research.

Using this survey, the authors aim to explore the views of people attending the Anne Rowling Regenerative Neurology Clinic (ARRNC) and their relatives/caregivers regarding the use of digital health technologies to monitor health.

Effects and safety of high-frequency rTMS in subacute ischemic stroke patients

Published online: May 28, 2024

Although high-frequency repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (HF-rTMS) has shown benefits in chronic stroke, its application in subacute ischemic stroke remains underexplored. This study aims to investigate the effects and safety of lesion-side HF-rTMS in subacute ischemic stroke.