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gr1.sml Review Article | Open Access

Approaching neuro-palliative care with historically minoritized groups in the United States: A literature review and actionable recommendations

Reyes-Esteves et al.

Published online: November 29, 2024

This review critically examines neuro-palliative care disparities in historically minoritized groups in the U.S., particularly in Asian, Black, and Latino communities.

Addressing a gap in the 2022 American Academy of Neurology guidelines, this review synthesizes current literature and our clinical experiences as neurologists who identify as members of these communities in diverse care settings. We identify common barriers to palliative care access and acceptance, influenced by cultural heterogeneity, mistrust, and systemic disparities. The review offers targeted, actionable recommendations at the provider, healthcare system, and policy level to improve care and reduce disparities.


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Acute DWI volume is a strong imaging predictor of favorable outcomes in patients with acute stroke and treated with mechanical thrombectomy

Sakamoto et al.

Published online: November 29, 2024

Infarct volume on diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI) is a promising imaging marker for clinical outcomes in patients with acute stroke treated with mechanical thrombectomy (MT), but its predictive value has not been well evaluated, especially in consecutive patients.

The present study aimed to elucidate the relationship between infarct volume and its change and favorable functional outcomes in consecutive patients with acute stroke who underwent MT.


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Myelin measurement in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis with synthetic MRI: A potential diagnostic and predictive method

Toko et al.

Published online: December 3, 2024

Background: Myelin damage has recently been highlighted as a major causative factor of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Although myelin damage has been pathologically identified in ALS, it has not been clinically evaluated.

This study aimed to quantify myelin volume using synthetic MRI to evaluate myelin damage in patients with ALS, and determine its association with clinical parameters.


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Genetic spectrum of neuronal ceroid lipofuscinosis & its genotype-phenotype correlation –A single centre experience of 56 cases

Thuppanattumadam Ananthasubramanian et al.

Published online: December 9, 2024

Neuronal ceroid lipofuscinoses (NCLs) are progressive, autosomal recessive lysosomal storage disorders primarily affecting children, marked by seizures, cognitive decline, motor regression, and visual impairment. Limited genetic data exist for South Asian populations, with most studies relying on enzymatic assays or electron microscopy.

This study explores the genetic spectrum of NCL and genotype-phenotype correlations in a cohort from South India.