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Propranolol showed a stronger protective effect against ischemic stroke compared to other beta-blockers, such as metoprolol and timolol, possibly due to its unique pharmacological profile.

Topline data of the D1AMOND study showed statistical significance between ecopipam and placebo for the primary as well as secondary efficacy end points in patients with Tourette syndrome.

ANGEL-TNK demonstrated Tenecteplase's potential to enhance microcirculation post-thrombectomy, reducing brain tissue damage from inadequate blood flow.

Initial data reported from the FREEDOM-DM1 trial suggest PGN-EDODM1 has dose-dependent effects in patients with DM1, with further results from study cohorts expected in 2025 and 2026.

The John David Eaton Chair in Multiple Sclerosis at the University of Toronto gave clinical insights on emerging, innovative tracks at the 2025 ACTRIMS Forum and how these sessions align with recent trends in the multiple sclerosis field. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]

Over a 3-month period, galcanezumab treatment reduced definite dizzy days from 17.9 to 6.6, compared to 18.0 to 12.5 in the placebo group

The associate professor in pain management and emergency medicine at UC San Diego shared her reaction to the FDA approval of suzetrigine, a selective, nonaddictive alternative to opioids for acute pain management. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]

Entrada Therapeutics has recently received FDA clearance to move forward with a clinical trial for its investigational Duchenne muscular dystrophy therapy.

The approval was based on data from the ADAPT-PD trial, a prospective study that laid the foundation for aDBS use in a real-world clinical environment.

Symbravo showed a statistically significant greater migraine treatment response compared to prior oral CGRP inhibitors (P <0.001), with 47.9% of patients reporting 2-hour pain freedom for most attacks versus 1.0% with oral CGRPs

The associate professor of neurology at Columbia University provided commentary on the rapid advancements in translating genetic research into ALS treatments and the challenges that remain. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]

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A recent analysis identified potential safety concerns associated with pitolisant, sodium oxybate, solriamfetol, and modafinil, highlighting distinct adverse event profiles for each narcolepsy treatment.

The director of the Cerebrovascular Center at Mount Sinai discussed how results from the ESCAPE-MeVO trial highlight the impact of anesthesia rates, thrombectomy techniques, and the need for rigorous clinical trials to minimize bias. [WATCH TIME: 3 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 history of the ACTRIMS Forum.

Normotensive patients with narcolepsy on sodium oxybate had over 50% of a higher risk of new-onset hypertension or antihypertensive medication use compared with nonusers of the treatment.

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The president of the American Heart Association discussed how precision medicine, advanced imaging, and expanded treatment windows are transforming stroke care, as displayed at ISC 2025. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]

Pathogenic variants in the CACNA1A, ATP1A2, and SCN1A genes were associated with a higher risk of migraine, particularly in heterozygous carriers of loss-of-function and neutral variants.

The professor of neurology at the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth talked about how the combination therapy involving meloxicam and rizatriptan may provide a more effective approach to treating migraine. [WATCH TIME: 6 minutes]

Mind Moments®, a podcast from NeurologyLive®, brings you an exclusive interview with Julie Flygare, JD. [LISTEN TIME: 16 minutes]

A recent study reported that the presence of oligoclonal bands in cerebrospinal fluid of patients with myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein antibody-associated disease may be associated with a higher risk of relapse.

More than 90% of participants had Parkinson's disease mild cognitive impairment (PD-MCI), highlighting TAK-071’s potential for treating early-stage cognitive decline in Parkinson disease.

The pediatric neurologist at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia provided background on a notable track session at the upcoming MDA Clinical & Scientific Conference covering updates in gene therapy for neuromuscular conditions. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]

A pair of lead neurologists at Baptist Health South Florida provided commentary on some of the promising developments expected to emerge in neurology over the coming months.

The assistant professor in the neurology department at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City discussed the importance of addressing broader quality-of-life measures in patients with NMOSD beyond just preventing relapses. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]

Marketed as Wakix, the treatment is currently approved in the United States for excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) or cataplexy in adults with narcolepsy and for EDS in pediatric patients aged 6 and older.

Zorevunersen, an antisense oligonucleotide, is currently being evaluated in a phase 3 registrational trial, with data expected in the second half of 2027.