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Participants in the pilot study saw improvements in short-term memory, attention, and executive functioning.

The director of the division of vascular neurology at the University of Utah discussed ongoing efforts from the AAN, as well as the potential to integrate advanced practice providers into neurology teams.

Initiated by Biogen, the study will evaluate the effectiveness of the treatment in patients previously treated with risdiplam (Evrysdi; PTC Therapeutics).

The combination drug of sodium phenylbutyrate–taurursodiol has been shown to functional decline in patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis compared with placebo in the phase 2/3 CENTAUR trial.

The division chief of vascular neurology at the University of Utah discussed the misperceptions surrounding the field of neurology, as well as the importance of increasing fellowship training.

The division chief of vascular neurology at the University of Utah discussed the driving force behind the national shortage of neurologists and its effect on patient care.

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Jennifer Majersik, MD, MS, commented on how the AAN, as well as current neurologists and specialists, can help generate interest in the field of neurology to meet patient needs.

Additional functional outcomes and gait analysis showed mixed results when using botulinumtoxinA in those with CP.

Jennifer Majersik, MD, MS, division chief of vascular neurology at the University of Utah, discussed contributing factors to the neurologist shortage, as well as ongoing efforts to increase interest in the field.

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Investigators note the potential effectiveness of integrating trunk-oriented exercises with existing conventional programs.

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

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Craig Martin, CEO, Global Genes, offered his inside perspective on the multistakeholder initiative and the fruits it hopes to bear for patients with rare CNS diseases.

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Advocacy organization Cure SMA provides insight on the importance of continuing to push for standardized newborn screening and how it can positively impact outcomes in SMA.

Investigators found that strength training improved muscle strength, balance, gait speed, and gross motor function in pediatric and adolescent patients.

Investigators concluded that feedback from patients and caregivers should be incorporated as telehealth continues to be integrated into daily clinical care.

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Investigators found incobotulinumtoxinA treatment decreased unstimulated salivary flow rate and increased GICS ratings in children.

The chief medical officer of Wave Life Sciences outlined the FOCUS-C9 study, which has incorporated feedback from patients with both ALS and FTD, as well as investigators in the research field.