Epilepsy

New research reveals that socioeconomic factors, rather than cardiovascular risks, significantly influence the occurrence of nonfocal transient neurologic attacks in older adults.

Mind Moments®, a podcast from NeurologyLive®, brings you an exclusive interview with Danielle Andrade, MD, MSc. [LISTEN TIME: 13 minutes]

Here's some of what is coming soon to NeurologyLive® this week.

Neurology News Network. for the week ending August 16, 2025. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]

New study reveals that vormatrigine significantly reduces focal onset seizures, offering hope for improved epilepsy treatments at the upcoming International Epilepsy Congress.

The associate professor of neurology at Johns Hopkins Medicine previewed a 2025 AUPN panel exploring AI’s clinical, research, and educational applications, along with the ethical considerations shaping its responsible adoption. [WATCH TIME: 2 minutes]

The director of pediatric epilepsy at NYU Langone Medical Center shared expert insights on improving transitions from pediatric to adult epilepsy care. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]

Daniel Freedman, PhD, of MIT, gave clinical commentary on how Openwater’s Open-LIFU enables new research into conscious perception and potential clinical applications for conditions like pain and depression.

Navigating the transition from pediatric to adult neurology involves careful planning, education, and support to ensure optimal care and independence for young adults.

Neurology experts anticipate groundbreaking clinical trial results in 2025, potentially transforming treatment strategies for various neurological conditions.

Praxis Precision Medicines advances relutrigine for rare epilepsy, achieving FDA breakthrough status and promising results in ongoing clinical trials.

The associate professor of neurology at Johns Hopkins detailed how artificial intelligence is shaping the future of neurology through its integration in clinical care, research, and medical education. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]

Elisabeth Marsh, MD, an associate professor of neurology at Johns Hopkins, shared her insights on the emerging role of AI in clinical practice and neurologic education, ahead of her session at the 2025 ANA/AUPN Annual Meetings.

Nuri Jacoby, MD, neurologist at Maimonides Medical Center and SUNY Downstate, previewed a hands-on session at the upcoming AUP Annual Meeting exploring how simulations can teach communication, professionalism, and feedback skills in neurology training.

Recent findings suggest that laser interstitial thermal therapy could offer patients with drug-resistant mesial temporal lobe epilepsy a minimally invasive and safe therapeutic option.

Nuri Jacoby, MD, a neurologist at Maimonides Medical Center and SUNY Downstate, previewed his talk at the 2025 AUPN Annual Meeting on using simulation to evaluate nonclinical competencies like communication and professionalism. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]

Neurology News Network. for the week ending July 12, 2025. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]

New findings showed that adjunctive VNS therapy led to sustained reductions in generalized tonic-clonic seizure frequency, supporting its long-term efficacy in patients with drug-resistant epilepsy.

Neurology News Network. for the week ending July 5, 2025. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]

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

Overviewing the major clinical trial readouts in neurology from the first half of 2025, with data that could reshape patient care.

UCB has recently announced promising phase 3 trial results of fenfluramine, a potential new treatment to enhance seizure control for CDKL5 deficiency disorder.

Mind Moments®, a podcast from NeurologyLive®, brings you an exclusive interview with Joseph Sullivan, MD. [LISTEN TIME: 14 minutes]

Veronica Hood, PhD, chief scientific officer at the Dravet Syndrome Foundation, discussed the evolving care landscape of Dravet syndrome, highlighting breakthroughs in precision medicine and promising new therapies for patients.

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.