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

Take 5 minutes to catch up on NeurologyLive®'s highlights from the week ending July 4, 2025.

Laren Becker, MD, PhD, a physician-scientist at Stanford University, discussed how gastrointestinal dysfunction and peripheral dopaminergic activity impact Parkinson disease treatment and progression.

Continuous subcutaneous apomorphine infusion significantly reduces OFF episodes and enhances ON time in Parkinson's disease patients, improving overall health status.

The nurse practitioner in the Center for Movement Disorders & Neurorestoration at the University of Florida discussed a complex case of childhood-onset dystonia treated with DBS. [WATCH TIME: 6 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.

The director of the MedStar Georgetown Headache Center discussed results from the phase 3 TEMPLE trial, which showed improved tolerability and cognitive outcomes with atogepant vs topiramate in episodic migraine. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]

Research reveals that delayed-release amantadine significantly reduces Parkinson disease symptoms and medication use, offering patients improved quality of life.

As the first FDA-approved treatment for Alzheimer agitation, brexpiprazole showcased effective symptom relief with a favorable safety profile.

New findings reveal deramiocel's promising long-term benefits for boys with Duchenne muscular dystrophy cardiomyopathy, enhancing cardiac function and muscle performance.

The sleep and stroke neurologist at Barrow Neurological Institute provided insights on the potential of sleep-boosting strategies—including pharmacologic options—to enhance glymphatic clearance and improve stroke recovery outcomes. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]

A physician assistant specializing in Parkinson disease shared key clinical considerations for selecting and educating patients about on-demand therapies for the movement disorder.

At ATMRD 2025, a patient advocate living with PD and advisory board member of the Parkinson's Foundation outlined key nonpharmacologic tools that have supported her care journey. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]

New phase 1 data revealed salanersen's promise to slow neurodegeneration in spinal muscular atrophy, potentially paving the way for future phase 3 trials.

The neurologist at Christiana Care discussed how focused ultrasound may be emerging as a preferred, less invasive treatment option for essential tremor, especially in older patients with comorbidities. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]

Edgewise Therapeutics reveals promising results for sevasemten, potentially the first approved treatment for Becker muscular dystrophy, enhancing patient outcomes.

The director of the Movement Disorders Clinic at Houston Methodist Hospital discussed the distinct features, progression, and clinical implications of psychosis in Parkinson disease. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]

Following positive phase 3 findings, Apnimed plans to submit a new drug application to the FDA in early 2026 for its lead candidate AD109 as a potential treatment of obstructive sleep apnea.

The movement disorder neurologist at University of Rochester Medical Center outlined a 5-pillar model that emphasized holistic care, patient-centered communication, and proactive support in movement disorders. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]

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

The professor of psychology at Avila University discussed how cognitive behavioral therapy and social support can help to improve quality of life for individuals with Parkinson disease. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]

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

The chief program officer at PMD Alliance discussed the value of combining experiential learning and holistic care strategies to support advanced therapeutics in Parkinson disease. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]

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 the ATMRD Congress.

A recent analysis reveals significant links between sleep, quality of life, and daily activities in patients with Parkinson disease, highlighting benefits of Vyalev treatment.

Daniel Irizarry, MD, a former physician and patient living with PD, discussed how hands-on simulation training could enhance clinician empathy and improve treatment strategies.

Continuous subcutaneous apomorphine infusion enhances confidence and reduces treatment burden for Parkinson's patients, improving daily activity engagement.

Neurology News Network. for the week ending June 28, 2025. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]