MS and Demyelinating Disorders

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

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A large registry-based study analyzed treatment patterns and attack risks in neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder and myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein antibody-associated disease.

A unique case highlighted the complex interplay between NMOSD and other autoimmune diseases, demonstrating the challenges in diagnosing and managing the condition.

Neal K. Shah talked about an artificial intelligence innovation that can be used to fight denied health insurance claims, thus improving revenue cycle management for physicians practices and the patient experience.

Take 5 minutes to catch up on NeurologyLive®'s highlights from the week ending January 31, 2024.

Kiranpal Singh Sangha, PharmD, clinical pharmacy specialist and adjunct assistant professor of pharmacy at The University of Cincinnati, talked about the vital role of clinical pharmacists in neurology, specifically in multiple sclerosis care.

Treatment with foralumab, an anti-CD3 monoclonal antibody, led to the discovery of several biomarkers known to be associated with antigen presentation, interferon responses, and other regulatory immune mechanisms.

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Take 5 minutes to catch up on NeurologyLive®'s highlights from the week ending January 24, 2024.

At ECTRIMS 2024, the postdoctoral research assistant at Charité University Berlin discussed how the updated diagnostic criteria aim to address gaps in diagnosing and treating overlapping autoimmune conditions. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]

The PoNSTEP study demonstrated significant gait improvement with PoNS Therapy, showing a mean DGI increase of 5.0 at week 14, adherence-related gains during Phase 2, and sustained benefits for most participants six months post-treatment.

The professor of neurology at University of Florence talked about how early intervention, broader assessment tools, and personalized approaches are essential for effectively managing multiple sclerosis. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]

A 51-year-old patient with neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder and hemorrhagic longitudinally extensive transverse myelitis presented a challenging case.

The professor and chair of the Department of Molecular Pathobiology at NYU College of Dentistry discussed how a recently published preclinical study adds to the understanding of neuropilin-1 in chronic pain. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]

These findings underscore the potential of advanced imaging technologies to detect subtle gray matter differences, aiding in the accurate differentiation between MS and NMOSD.

At ECTRIMS 2024, the assistant professor at the University of Naples the latest multiple sclerosis diagnostic criteria, which emphasized a shift toward biologically based diagnoses. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]

At the 2024 ECTRIMS Congress, the neurologist at the University Hospital Center of Nice talked about how the decision to treat patients at risk of MS is highly individualized. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]

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At ECTRIMS 2024, the consultant neurologist at Queen's Square MS Center in London talked about the evolving McDonald criteria to define multiple sclerosis biologically. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]

A new study suggests particulate matter exposure exacerbated the severity of multiple sclerosis and neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder, with significant clinical and radiological impacts.

Take 5 minutes to catch up on NeurologyLive®'s highlights from the week ending January 17, 2024.

At ECTRIMS 2024, the postdoctoral researcher at Amsterdam University Medical Center talked about an evolving tool developed to predict disease progression in multiple sclerosis. [WATCH TIME: 7 minutes]

Neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD) is a rare autoimmune CNS condition with distinct subtypes—AQP4-IgG positive, MOGAD, and double-negative—each requiring tailored diagnostic and treatment approaches.

The neurology resident at the University Hospital Frankfurt in Germany talked about the importance of initiating treatment early for patients with multiple sclerosis to improve long-term outcomes. [WATCH TIME: 6 minutes]

The associate professor of neurology at Harvard Medical School talked about reconsidering therapy switches for NMOSD, incorporating safety failures like recurrent infections, and prioritizing real-world studies to validate findings. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]

Patients who started therapy immediately after the initial attack had a relapse risk of just 11% at 2 years and 20% at 6 and 8 years, compared to much higher rates (41% at 2 years, 56% at 8 years) in those who delayed therapy until a second attack.

At the 2024 ECTRIMS Congress, the associate professor of clinical neurology at Keck School of Medicine of USC talked about recent research that highlights the preclinical phase of multiple sclerosis. [WATCH TIME: 9 minutes]

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