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Despite the availability of antiseizure medications approved for Dravet syndrome, a recent survey presented at AES 2025 showed that these therapies remain underutilized in patients.

A study reveals EEG and MRI biomarkers in MOGAD patients with epilepsy, highlighting potential early indicators for refractory epilepsy and improved treatment outcomes.

Following stiripentol’s market authorization in Japan in November 2012, a postmarketing surveillance study was conducted in all patients with Dravet syndrome who initiated treatment.

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New findings reveal the challenges of treating pediatric epileptic encephalopathy with NBI-827104, highlighting the need for effective therapies.

New STIRUS data unveiled at AES 2025 demonstrate meaningful real-world reductions in seizures, status epilepticus, and healthcare needs with stiripentol in Dravet syndrome.

Merck's MK-2214 shows promise in early Alzheimer’s trials, earning FDA fast-track status for its safety and potential efficacy in slowing disease progression.

The vice president of U.S. medical affairs and global at Eli Lilly and Company discussed how a subgroup of patients treated with donanemab maintained cognitive benefit for 2 years. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]

The executive director of the Institute for Translational Research at UNT Health discussed how to increase representation of underrepresented groups in Alzheimer disease clinical trials. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]

In a study presented at CTAD 2025, patients treated with lecanemab showed a 59% increase in cerebrospinal fluid protofibril concentration at 12 months and a 45% increase at 18 months.

Semaglutide shows no significant impact on Alzheimer disease progression in large trials, despite some biomarker improvements and consistent safety profiles.

At CTAD 2025, the senior vice president of medical and scientific relations at the Alzheimer's Association talked about how structured lifestyle interventions improved blood pressure and sleep in the U.S. POINTER study. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]

New data highlights neflamapimod's potential in reducing biomarkers and improving clinical outcomes for dementia with Lewy bodies, paving the way for Phase 3 trials.

At CTAD 2025, the chief scientific officer at the Banner Alzheimer’s Institute discussed emerging antiamyloid therapies, clinical trial insights, and treatment duration in Alzheimer disease.

A recent study reveals that Araclon's ABvac40 vaccine may slow cortical perfusion decline in patients with Alzheimer disease, suggesting potential cognitive benefits.

Treatment with etalanetug reduced cerebrospinal fluid eMTBR-tau243 by 62% and plasma eMTBR-tau243 by 78% at 3 months in patients with dominantly inherited Alzheimer disease.

The adaptive PRImus-AD phase 2a trial will evaluate the safety and efficacy of PRI-002, a novel investigational agent, in patients with mild cognitive impairment or mild Alzheimer disease.

A new phase 3 clinical trial is underway to evaluate masupirdine, a selective 5-HT6 receptor antagonist, as a potential treatment for agitation in patients with Alzheimer’s disease.

In an analysis of the phase 2a CLEAR MIND study presented at CTAD 2025, laromestrocel treatment was associated with reduced hippocampal neuroinflammation in patients with mild Alzheimer disease.

A phase 2 study at CTAD 2025 explores VHB937's potential in treating early Alzheimer disease, focusing on safety and efficacy in patients.

New findings reveal the feasibility of self-administering remternetug, a monoclonal antibody for Alzheimer’s, enhancing treatment options for early-stage patients.

A Korean study reveals that adjusted MMSE thresholds significantly increase eligibility for anti-amyloid treatments, highlighting demographic disparities and safety concerns.

Baptist Health Brain & Spine enhances its neurology leadership with Peter Abdelmalik, MD, focusing on patient care, education, and operational efficiency.

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At NSGC 2025, the research director at the Clinic for Special Children discussed the clinic’s approach to accelerating the diagnosis and treatment of spinal muscular atrophy. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]

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