JNS.jpgThe October issue of the Journal of the Neurological Sciences Vol 477 is now available online.

 

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Outcome measures in CIDP: A scoping and mapping review

Rajabally et al.

Published online: August 12, 2025

 

CIDP is a rare autoimmune disorder with varying symptom presentations. This heterogenous nature challenges standardizing disease monitoring and assessing treatment response. This study aimed to provide a comprehensive overview of clinical outcome assessments (COAs) used in CIDP...


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Does engagement in cognitive activities contribute to the preservation of brain structure and connectivity in older adults?

Iñesta et al.

Published online: August 13, 2025

 

Aging is associated with changes in brain structure and connectivity and decrements in certain cognitive abilities. The benefits of active lifestyles in the aging brain and cognition in older adults have been widely described. This work aimed to explore the associations between brain parameters and cognitive performance in a sample of cognitively active adults who participate in University Programs for Seniors (UPS)...


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Effect of renal function on dual antiplatelet therapy using cilostazol for stroke prevention: a CSPS.com trial post hoc analysis

Koge et al.

Published online: August 18, 2025

 

The effect of renal function on long-term dual antiplatelet therapy using cilostazol for secondary stroke prevention is unknown. We investigated the effect of estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) on the efficacy and safety of long-term dual antiplatelet therapy involving cilostazol...

 


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A transdisciplinary, evidence-based model of ambulatory care may reduce emergency department presentations for patients with functional neurological disorder: A retrospective pre-post-intervention service evaluation

Maassen et al.

Published online: August 24, 2025

 

Functional neurological disorder (FND) results in high levels of physical and psychological disability, significant healthcare costs due to delayed diagnosis, repeated healthcare visits and medical investigations. New evidence-based models of care, involving multidisciplinary input centered around the biopsychosocial model, emphasizing each patient's strengths and promoting self-management, have been shown to improve patient outcomes and may reduce healthcare costs.