Isabella Ciccone, MPH

Laura Sebrow, PhD, a post doctoral neuropsychology fellow at North Shore University Hospital, discussed the relationship between patients’ reported cognitive difficulties and measurable cognitive performance during different migraine phases.

Experts discussed the ongoing importance of awareness, funding, and early diagnosis in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, welcoming the return of the well-known Ice Bucket Challenge. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]

Marcela Romero-Reyes, DDS, PhD, FAHS, director of the Brotman Facial Pain Clinic at the University of Maryland, discussed a promising and potentially safer therapeutic approach for managing trigeminal neuropathic pain.

Clinicians reflected on the unique, patient-centered format of the ALS Nexus conference and its potential role in accelerating ALS research and promoting care collaboration. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]

A panel of neuromuscular experts emphasized the importance of interdisciplinary care in helping improve quality of life and outcomes among patients living with ALS. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]

Experts discussed promising developments in ALS treatment, including gene-targeted therapies, emerging biomarkers, and AI-powered tools for diagnosis and patient support. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]

The associate vice president of strategy and innovation at the National MS Society highlighted the measurable benefits of health and wellness coaching for individuals with multiple sclerosis. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]

The director of the John A. Schafer, MD Multiple Sclerosis Achievement Center at Dignity Health discussed the effect of loneliness and social isolation on individuals living with multiple sclerosis.

The assistant professor of neurology at the Medical College of Wisconsin talked about the complexities of advanced multiple sclerosis, highlighting gaps in clinical trials and the need for individualized care strategies. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]

The chief executive officer of Restful Sleep MD emphasized the importance of tailoring pediatric sleep interventions to each family’s unique structure, values, and challenges. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]

Deepa Burman, MD, FAASM, co-director of the Pediatric Sleep Evaluation Center at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, discussed the potential contributors to pediatric insomnia and the role of a thorough assessment for effective management.

The director of the DMD Program at UMass Chan Medical School shared her experience at the 2025 CureDuchenne FUTURES National Conference, held May 22-25, in San Antonio, Texas. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]

The director of the Center for Brain and Mind Health at Yale University discussed new findings in thrombolytic therapy, stroke monitoring, neuroprotection, and imaging technologies presented at ESOC 2025. [WATCH TIME: 7 minutes]

Funke Afolabi-Brown, MD, FAASM, chief executive officer of Restful Sleep MD, discussed the potential role of family dynamics and individualized planning in the effective management of pediatric sleep disorders.

The neurosurgeon at Northwestern Medicine discussed diagnostic approaches, evolving treatment strategies, and the importance of timely referral in managing peripheral nerve injuries. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]

An interim analysis of an ongoing study suggested that the tonic motor activation demonstrated comparable short-term outcomes for both painful and painless forms of restless legs syndrome.

Findings from the Jazz DUET study presented at SLEEP 2025 showed that low-sodium oxybate reduced daytime sleepiness and improved sleep parameters in patients with narcolepsy types 1 and 2.

Data from a pair of phase 3 trials suggest that tirzepatide treatment may improve patient-reported measures of sleepiness in individuals with obstructive sleep apnea and obesity.

Prespecified analyses showed that obicetrapib significantly reduced primary outcome measure of Alzheimer disease biomarkers in both the overall population and APOE4 carriers.

New phase 2 trial data presented at SLEEP 2025 suggest TAK-861 significantly decreased microsleep frequency and delayed onset of first microsleep in individuals with narcolepsy type 1.

Catch up on any of the neurology news headlines you may have missed over the course of May 2025, compiled all into one place by the NeurologyLive® team.

A newly presented actigraphy-based algorithm demonstrated high accuracy in detecting daytime naps, offering insights into napping behavior changes in patients with narcolepsy type 1.

A new study presented at SLEEP 2025 reported that more than one-quarter of pregnant women experienced restless legs syndrome, with prior history of the condition emerging as a significant risk factor.

A newly presented study at SLEEP 2025 explored the practicality of various methods, such as the Apple Watch and polysomnogram, for assessing sleep in pediatric patients with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome.

A patient and neurologist discussed personal and professional perspectives on treatment initiation, ongoing research, and patient advocacy in multiple sclerosis. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]

Sam Hooshmand, DO, assistant professor of neurology at the Medical College of Wisconsin, discussed the complexities of defining, diagnosing, and managing advanced MS.

A patient and neurologist discussed the importance of individualized treatment strategies and the role of shared decision-making in managing multiple sclerosis. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]

The associate vice president of research at the National MS Society discussed a growing research initiative focused on defining and promoting evidence-based psychosocial wellness strategies for individuals with MS. [WATCH TIME: 6 minutes]

A patient living with MS and MS clinical expert reflected on the varied and often-misdiagnosed early symptoms that can signal the onset of the autoimmune disease. [WATCH TIME: 6 minutes]

Ahmed Abdelhak, MD, assistant professor of neurology at the UCSF, discussed the evolving landscape of biomarkers in multiple sclerosis and their potential to transform remyelination approaches.