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Currents NEWS Editor Commentary: Interpretation and Practice Implications of CREST-2 Currents NEWS Editor Commentary: Interpretation and Practice Implications of CREST-2
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Currents NEWS Editor Commentary: Interpretation and Practice Implications of CREST-2
Written By: Phoebe Johnson-Black, MD

CREST-2 comprises two parallel randomized trials comparing intensive medical management (IMM) alone versus IMM plus revascularization in patients with asymptomatic carotid stenosis ≥70%.

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NEWS: CREST-2: Intensive Medical Management with or without Revascularization for Asymptomatic ≥70% Carotid Stenosis
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NEWS: CREST-2: Intensive Medical Management with or without Revascularization for Asymptomatic ≥70% Carotid Stenosis
Written By: Preethi Ramchand , MD
Background: Carotid artery disease is a recognized risk factor for acute ischemic stroke. Randomized controlled studies have demonstrated a benefit of carotid revascularization in patients with carotid stenosis and recent ipsilateral ischemic symptoms (e.g. stroke or transient ischemic...
International Stroke Conference 2026
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International Stroke Conference 2026
Written By: Kassi J. Kronfeld, MD, MS

The 2026 International Stroke Conference was full of energy on the eve of Mardi Gras in the host city of New Orleans.   This year’s meeting brought brand new acute stroke management guidelines, “fireside” chats, and several high impact positive clinical trials.

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Building Neurocritical Care Capacity Through Education and Collaboration: The Oman Experience
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Building Neurocritical Care Capacity Through Education and Collaboration: The Oman Experience
Written By: Samya Al Mazroei, MD; Yasser B. Abulhasan, MBChB, FRCPC, FNCS; Ryan Hakimi, DO, MS, NVS, RPNI, CPB, FNCS, FCCM, FAAN, FASN
February 2026 marked an important step forward for the advancement of neurocritical care in Oman with the first Neurocritical Care Conference held in the Sultanate, bringing together clinicians, educators, and international experts to advance neuromonitoring and critical care education. The...

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