Shai Efrati, MD: Assessing Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for Neurodegeneration
The director of the Sagol Center for Hyperbaric Medicine and Research at Yitzhak Shamir Medical Center offers takeaways on hyperbaric oxygen therapy.
SSRIs Have Mixed Risks, Benefits in Post-Stroke Recovery
Among individuals at high risk for recurrent ICH, the use of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors was associated with a greater increase in repeated hemorrhagic stroke.
Sabrina Paganoni, MD, PhD: A Combination Approach to ALS
The investigator at the Healey & AMG Center for ALS detailed the combination of AMX0035 and other agents and how ALSFRS-R scores translate to daily life.
Researchers Characterize Rare Form of Aggressive Alzheimer Disease
Researchers from Mayo Clinic reported characteristics of 55 patients with a newly defined form of Alzheimer disease with unusual or atypical symptoms.
Lacosamide Meets Primary End Point, Lemborexant Well-Tolerated in Elders, Cala Trio Reduces Hand Tremor
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Pocket Card Algorithm May Help Improve Status Epilepticus Treatment
Multidisciplinary teams who had the pocket card available had shorter times to rescue therapy initiation and similar rates of adequate dosing.
Pitolisant Shows No Cardiac Safety Signals in Narcolepsy
Despite previous literature documenting cardiovascular disease comorbidity in patients with narcolepsy, pitolisant treatment did not demonstrate any cardiac safety signals.
Sucheta M. Joshi, MD: Challenges in Transitioning to Adult Epilepsy Care
The pediatric neurologist at Hurley Medical Center of the University of Michigan Hospitals-Michigan Medicine, detailed the challenges those with epilepsy face when transitioning to adult care.
Sabrina Paganoni, MD, PhD: Takeaways From the CENTAUR Trial of AMX0035
The investigator at the Healey & AMG Center for ALS spoke to the newly released findings of the phase 2/3 trial of the investigational combination ALS agent AMX0035.
CT Scans Linked to Increased Risk of Futile Recanalization in Stroke
The researchers noted that future studies should examine the cost-effectiveness of CT compared with MRI as the best initial imaging modality for mechanical thrombectomy.
Migraine History Linked to Recurrent Transient Global Amnesia
Findings suggest that compared with isolated cases, both earlier age at initial episode and a higher prevalence of personal and family history of migraine are linked to TGA recurrence.
Lara Jehi, MD: Raising Awareness of the Benefits of Epilepsy Surgery
The chief research officer and epilepsy specialist at Cleveland Clinic detailed the reasons why epilepsy surgery is not utilized as often as it should, and her efforts to raise awareness.
The Future of Treating Multiple Sclerosis
Decision-Making Process for Treating Multiple Sclerosis
Switching Therapies in Multiple Sclerosis
Role of Ozanimod in Multiple Sclerosis
Role of Diroximel Fumarate in Multiple Sclerosis
Role of Ocrelizumab in Europe for Multiple Sclerosis
Ocrelizumab for the Treatment of Multiple Sclerosis
Role of Siponimod in Multiple Sclerosis
Treating With Cladribine in Multiple Sclerosis
Clinical Trials for Cladribine in Multiple Sclerosis
The Use of Glatiramer Acetate in Multiple Sclerosis
The Use of Interferon in Multiple Sclerosis
First-Line Therapies for Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis
Clinically Isolated Syndrome Versus Multiple Sclerosis
MOG-IgG in Multiple Sclerosis
Differential Diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis
Diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis: The McDonald Criteria