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Steve Hoffmann, MS, and Alessio Travaglia, PhD, provide commentary on a recently launched public-private partnership aimed at identifying biomarkers to better differentiate Parkinson disease from other related neurodegenerative disorders.

Antonella Favit-Van Pelt, MD, PhD, chief medical officer at Helius Medical Technologies, gave perspective on the clinical advantages of the company’s non-implantable device to treat gait in multiple sclerosis.

The professor of neurology at Stony Brook Medicine talked about the promising potential in ongoing studies assessing BTK inhibitors as treatment for primary progressive multiple sclerosis. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]

In the event that a patient inadvertently took a 0.25 mg dose rather than the intended 0.125 mg dose, they are advised to consult a physician.

The assistant professor at Hunter College talked about the approach of localization to prevent misdiagnoses of multiple sclerosis and ensure patients receive appropriate treatment. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]

LETM and AQP4-IgG seropositivity were strong predictors of spinal movement disorders, while MOG-IgG and African American race are protective factors.

The study highlights tocilizumab's potential benefits and safety, even during SARS-CoV-2 infection.

Across all studies, including 2 of the largest recorded for CIDP, patients unanimously demonstrated a preference for SCIG over IVIG.

Patricia Clark, CNP, a nurse practitioner at the Cleveland Clinic, talked about a specialized program for hospitalized patients with Parkinson disease that aligns hospital protocols with home medication regimens to improve care.

The president and CEO at Alzheon talked about a novel Alzheimer disease drug that shows promising early results in reducing key biomarkers and stabilizing cognitive function in a challenging patient population. [WATCH TIME: 10 minutes]

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

Amifampridine enhances neuromuscular transmission and relieves muscle weakness, showing promise for Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome and other neuromuscular junction disorders.

Gavin Giovannoni, MBBCh, PhD, FCP, FRCP, FRCPath, explored 3 perspectives on self-managing multiple sclerosis (MS): a general consensus, insights from MS-Selfie, and a future technology-based model.

Test your neurology knowledge with NeurologyLive®'s weekly quiz series, featuring questions on a variety of clinical and historical neurology topics. This week's topic is on progressive multiple sclerosis.

This article reviews emerging MRI, OCT, CSF, and blood biomarkers, highlighting their potential roles in improving MS patient management and prognosis.

Mary Ann Picone, MD, FAAN, FACP, provides a summary of her time at the recently held 2024 CMSC Annual Meeting.

Take 5 minutes to catch up on NeurologyLive®'s highlights from the week ending July 19, 2024.

The therapeutic head for Clinical Development Neuroscience at Jazz Pharmaceuticals discussed how sodium oxybate has evolved over the years and the educational aspects of cardiovascular implications patients and clinicians should be aware of. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]

The investigational therapy, which targets neurodegeneration, has shown promise in phase 2 and 3 studies of Alzheimer disease and Parkinson disease, with additional studies on the way.

A recent study showed significant retinal damage in patients with double-antibody seronegative neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorders following optic neuritis.

Benjamin Greenberg, MD, a pediatric neurologist at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, provided commentary on a recently initiated online program dedicated to empowering those affected by rare neuroimmune disorders.

A duo of experts from Mayo Clinic discussed how recent developments in clinical criteria for diagnosing limbic-predominant amnestic neurodegenerative syndrome allow for more accurate differentiation from Alzheimer disease. [WATCH TIME: 9 minutes]

Lomecel-B is made from living cells called medicinal signaling cells that are isolated from fresh bone marrow tissue that has been donated by adult donors aged 18 to 45.

In new analyses of a pivotal phase 3 study, eplontersen resulted in beneficial effects on neuropathy impairment and quality of life in patients regardless of sex or change in body mass index.

LX2006 shows safety, tolerance, and significant improvements in cardiac biomarkers in FA cardiomyopathy, progressing to higher dose cohorts.

Take a look at some of the most-anticipated clinical trials with expected data readouts in the second half of 2024 that researchers and clinicians in neurology should keep an eye out on.

A recent study identified limitations in the Expanded Disability Status Score scale's ability to capture full disability spectrum in neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder and myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein-antibody-associated disease.

The director of the Weill Cornell Women’s Brain Initiative discussed emerging research that highlight the significant impact of sex hormones on women's brain health, and how it influences conditions like Alzheimer disease. [WATCH TIME: 8 minutes]

After 6 months of treatment, nearly half of the small-scale cohort demonstrated enhancements on the Unified MSA Rating Scale, an assessment of activities of daily living.

The neurosurgeon in the department of neurology at Allegheny Health Network talked about the increasing prevalence of chronic pain as the population ages and the treatment options available to patients to provide relief. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]