Isabella Ciccone, MPH

At AES 2024, a duo of pediatric epilepsy specialists discussed how implementation science, validated blood biomarkers, and cross-disciplinary collaboration are advancing epilepsy care and closing research gaps. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]

A duo from Child Neurology Foundation discussed advancing care, providing education for all stakeholders, and offering direct support to families, clinicians, and caregivers navigating neurological conditions for pediatric patients. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]

As of July 2024, 2 participants in the ongoing CONNECT1 study have received 4 doses of PGN-EDO51 at 10 mg/kg, which has been generally well tolerated, with initial results expected in early 2025.

The professor of neurology at NYU Grossman School of Medicine discussed a pioneering study using long seizure episodes to optimize treatment devices and identify effective antiseizure drugs in epilepsy care. [WATCH TIME: 2 minutes]

Most recently reported topline data from the RewinD-LB phase 2b trial in patients with dementia with Lewy bodies showed that neflamapimod failed to meet its primary end point and secondary end points.

At AES 2024, a duo of pediatric epilepsy specialists highlighted a Pediatric Epilepsy Research Consortium review on the need for standardized socio-demographic data and better follow-up for at-risk infants. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]

Findings from the ongoing PERSEUS phase 3 study of tolebrutinib in primary progressive multiple sclerosis are anticipated to be reported in the second half of 2025.

A duo from the Child Neurology Foundation discussed multidisciplinary collaboration, innovations in epilepsy care, and the importance of holistic, family-centric approaches to improving patient outcomes at AES 2024. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]

The professor of neurology at NYU Grossman School of Medicine discussed how innovative startups are using proof-of-concept studies and devices like responsive neurostimulators to improve patient outcomes. [WATCH TIME: 6 minutes]

The director of epilepsy surgery at Allegheny Health Network talked about recent advances in brain signal analysis with stereoelectroencephalography and its potential for transforming care for decision-making disorders. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]

The FDA recommended a follow-up meeting with Clene to further discuss the analyses needed to support the accelerated approval pathway for CNM-Au8 in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.

The FDA has agreed that a scale used in ongoing phase 1/2 clinical trials could potentially serve as an intermediate clinical end point for accelerated approval pathway for uniQure’s investigational gene therapy AMT-130.

AbbVie recently announced that it is on track to submit the new drug application for its investigational Parkinson disease agent tavapadon to the FDA in 2025.

BIIB122 is a selective, central nervous system-penetrant small molecule that could potentially improve lysosomal dysfunction among patients with LRRK2-associated Parkinson disease.

The manager of the BARLO MS education program at St. Michael's Hospital highlighted the significance of recognition, the pivotal role of nurses in multiple sclerosis care, and the lasting impact of mentorship and advocacy. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]

The director of epilepsy surgery at Allegheny Health Network discussed how clinicians can successfully pinpoint the source of epilepsy in the brain through innovative procedures like stereo electroencephalography.

New data from the phase 3 SKYLINE study suggests soticlestat as a promising adjunctive therapy for seizures among children and young adults living with Dravet syndrome.

A new feature, in collaboration with NeurologyLive® and the International Journal of MS Care, brings perspectives from both the research and clinical community on women’s brain health as a subspecialty in neurology.

Krista L. Lanctôt, PhD, professor of psychiatry and pharmacology at the University of Toronto, talked about findings from a recent post hoc analysis presented at CTAD 2024 on nabilone for agitation in Alzheimer disease.

A recent study presented at AES 2024 revealed that plasma p-tau217 linked to memory decline and sleep disruptions in late-onset epilepsy, highlighting its potential as a biomarker.

The director of epilepsy surgery at Allegheny Health Network talked about research recently presented at AES 2024 on stereo-electroencephalography, a minimally invasive treatment for patients with epilepsy. [WATCH TIME: 7 minutes]

In a further date from the ongoing open-label extension of the phase 2b X-TOLE study, results demonstrated that the majority of treatment-emergent adverse events associated with azetukalner were mild or moderate.

A recent study presented at AES 2024 showed that fewer than 15% of doses of diazepam nasal spray administered to pediatric patients with epilepsy required a second dose in 24 hours.

A recently initiated phase 1/2 trial of NS-050/NCNP-03 will assess patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy on dystrophin production, muscle strength, mobility, and functional exercise capacity.

Catch up on any of the neurology news headlines you may have missed over the course of November 2024, compiled all into one place by the NeurologyLive® team.

The assistant professor of neurology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai provided an overview of a session on exercise and migraine presented at the 2024 Scottsdale Headache Symposium. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]

Findings from a phase 2/3 study demonstrated the efficacy and safety of a higher dose regimen of nusinersen in treating spinal muscular atrophy in both treatment-naïve and previously treated patients.

Shalini Paruthi, MD, FAASM, a spokesperson for the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, provided a clinical overview on restless leg syndrome for diagnosing and tailoring treatment for patients with the condition.

As part of our monthly clinician spotlight, NeurologyLive® highlighted epilepsy expert Stephanie C. Randle, MD, MS, director of the Tuberous Sclerosis Complex Clinic at Seattle Children's Hospital.

A recent multicenter study showed that dried blood spot testing for neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder provided high accuracy and practicality in resource-limited settings.