Fondazione I.r.c.c.s. Istituto Neurologico Carlo Besta

This study tested a specialized, 5-session radiation treatment for people with recurrent or leftover non-secreting pituitary adenomas (a type of benign brain tumor). The main goal was to check the safety of this approach, particularly its effects on vision and hormone function, w…

This study tested a personalized vaccine for adults newly diagnosed with glioblastoma, a very aggressive brain cancer. The vaccine was made from each patient's own tumor cells and given alongside standard chemotherapy and radiation. The main goal was to see if this combined appro…

This study tested whether a special type of MRI scan, called DTI-ALPS, can help doctors better diagnose normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH) and predict which patients will improve with treatment. Researchers compared brain scans from 29 patients with suspected NPH to scans from h…

This study tested whether adding a special type of talk therapy to standard migraine medication could help people who get frequent migraines. The therapy, called Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), teaches mindfulness and coping skills. Researchers compared headache frequenc…

This study aimed to understand how often people with myasthenia gravis (MG) experience thinking and memory problems. Researchers at Italy's Besta Institute observed 150 adults with MG to see if these cognitive difficulties were linked to their daily activities, work, disability, …

This study aims to better understand Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy (CAA), a brain blood vessel disease that can cause strokes and memory problems. Researchers will follow 200 patients over three years, using brain scans and blood tests to find biological signs that can predict how …