Serum Neurofilament Light Promising in ALS as Prognostic Indicator of Death
August 29th 2019Serum NfL levels, at as early as the time of diagnosis, were a strong and independent predictor of death in patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, with the study results expanding on the findings of prior literature.
AAN Guideline Update on Immunizations in Multiple Sclerosis
August 29th 2019The guidelines recommend that patients with MS receive their recommended vaccines, including that for yearly influenza. Additionally, they noted that no evidence exists that suggests vaccination increases the risk of MS exacerbation.
Exploring Alternative AED Dosing to Boost Treatment Adherence
August 26th 2019Rodney Allan Radtke, MD, professor of neurology at Duke University School of Medicine in Durham, North Carolina, discussed some of the new therapeutic options available to help improve tolerance and adherence challenges that clinicians commonly face in epilepsy practice.