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European Stroke Organisation Conference 2026: Expanding the boundaries of acute stroke care

Federica Rizzo, Ettore Nicolini, Antonio Ciacciarelli

The 12th European Stroke Organisation Conference (Maastricht, May 6–8, 2026) was dominated by studies testing the limits of acute stroke therapy, from thrombectomy and neuroprotection to secondary prevention. Supplementary Table 1 provides a comprehensive overview of the major studies presented during the conference. The large-core indication for thrombectomy is recent, and the ATLAS (Endovascular thrombectomy […]

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Deep brain stimulation treats depression

Published Online: Dec 31st 2014

An electrical implant placed in the brain can help symptoms of severe depression. CNN’s Dr. Sanjay Gupta reports.

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What to expect at INS 2019

Timothy Deer, President of the International Neuromodulation Society (INS), on how the attending global neuromodulation community at INS 2019 is set to experience a meaningful and unforgettable event. The International Neuromodulation Society’s 14th World Congress will be held in Sydney, Australia on 25–30 May 2019. Source: This video was produced by the INS and is shared […]

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