Domino JS, Baek J, Meurer WJ, et al. Emerging temporal trends in tissue plasminogen activator use. Neurology. 2016;87(21):2184-2191. doi:10.1212/WNL.0000000000003349. Mexican Americans (MA) have an increased stroke burden when compared to their non-Hispanic white (NHW) counterparts, including increased stroke incidence and
The Editors of AJNR are pleased to announce the annual Lucien Levy Best Research Article Award has been presented to: Brain Network Architecture and Global Intelligence in Children with Focal Epilepsy by M.J. Paldino, F. Golriz, M.L. Chapieski, W. Zhang, and Z.D.
Akoudad S, Wolters FJ, Viswanathan A, et al. Association of Cerebral Microbleeds With Cognitive Decline and Dementia. JAMA Neurol. 2016;73(8):934. doi:10.1001/jamaneurol.2016.1017. The authors wanted to determine whether microbleed count and location were associated with an increased risk for cognitive impairment
Austein F, Riedel C, Kerby T, et al. Comparison of Perfusion CT Software to Predict the Final Infarct Volume After Thrombectomy. Stroke. 2016 doi:10.1161/STROKEAHA.116.013147. The purpose of the study was to determine the accuracy of different commercial perfusion CT software
Saber H, Silver B, Santillan A, Azarpazhooh MR, Misra V, Behrouz R. Role of emergent chest radiography in evaluation of hyperacute stroke. Neurology. 2016;87(8):782–785. doi:10.1212/WNL.0000000000002964. Despite evidence supporting the prompt administration of IV rtPA, fewer than one-third of acute ischemic
We are pleased to announce that all AJNR readers are now able to earn 20 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits each year through for[CME]. Previously, AJNR readers were able to enjoy a 25% discount. However, due to our partnership with for[CME], you
Mossa-Basha M, de Havenon A, Becker KJ, et al. Added Value of Vessel Wall Magnetic Resonance Imaging in the Differentiation of Moyamoya Vasculopathies in a Non-Asian Cohort. Stroke. 2016;47(7):1782–1788. doi:10.1161/STROKEAHA.116.013320. Moyamoya vasculopathy is divided into moyamoya disease (MMD) and moyamoya
AJNR is proud to highlight our partnership with Publons during Peer Review Week 2016 as we showcase our commitment to honoring the efforts of our peer reviewers. These experts help ensure the publication of solid science that is relevant and
Gondi V, Yock TI, Mehta MP. Proton therapy for paediatric CNS tumours — improving treatment-related outcomes. Nat Rev Neurol. 2016;12(6):334–345. doi:10.1038/nrneurol.2016.70. In this review, the authors provide an introduction to the types of pediatric CNS tumors for which proton therapy
The ASNR and ASSR are pleased to report breaking news from the Lancet. The Vertebroplasty for Acute Painful Osteoporotic fractURes (VAPOUR) trial has provided compelling evidence in support of the use of vertebroplasty as a treatment for painful acute (less
