Adapting Cognitive Tools for Clinical Trials in Down Syndrome: Elizabeth Head, PhD
April 16th 2025The professor in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the University of California, Irvine, gave clinical insights on efforts to refine neuropsychological outcome measures for individuals with Down syndrome at risk for Alzheimer disease. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]
FDA Approves CT-132 as First Digital Therapeutic for Preventive Treatment of Episodic Migraine
April 15th 2025CT-132, an approach that aims to reduce brain hypersensitivity, becomes the first marketed digital treatment to prevent migraine, intended to be used with other previously approved medications.
Investigational Telitacicept Significantly Improves Myasthenia Gravis Outcomes in Phase 3 Study
April 15th 2025In a late-stage trial, telitacicept demonstrated significant and rapid clinical improvements in gMG, achieving notable symptom reductions, improved quality of life, and strong safety outcomes.
Harnessing Gamma Frequencies to Modulate Alzheimer Pathology: Ralph Kern, MD, MHSc
April 15th 2025The chief medical officer at Cognito Therapeutics provided a clinical overview on promising findings surrounding the company’s gamma sensory stimulation device in patients with Alzheimer disease. [WATCH TIME: 10 minutes]
Phase 2 RESCUE Data Show RNS60 Reduces Stroke Infarct and Improves Outcomes
April 15th 2025High doses of RNS60 led to greater number of patients with modified Rankin scale scores between 0-2, improved EQ-5D-5L index score, and enhanced NIHSS score at each pre-specified time point over placebo.
A New Era in Research: Exploring Cognitive Health and Alzheimer Disease in Down Syndrome
April 14th 2025Elizabeth Head, PhD, a professor in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the University of California, Irvine, shed light on the emerging research and trials surrounding the interplay between Alzheimer disease and Down syndrome.
Improving Timely ALS Diagnosis With the thinkALS Toolkit: Melody Schaeffer, PhD, MPH
April 14th 2025The senior director of mission programs at The ALS Association discussed how the thinkALS Toolkit can aid general neurologists in identifying and referring suspected cases more efficiently. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]
Building Community and Education Through the AMDAPP CME Conference: Kinsey McCartney, PA-C
April 13th 2025The physician assistant at UCSF Movement Disorder and Neuromodulation Center reflected on the value of AMDAPP in fostering professional connection, education, and patient-centered care among movement disorder APPs. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]
Amylyx Begins Phase 1 LUMINA Study of CAPN2-Targeting Agent for ALS
April 12th 2025The phase 1 LUMINA trial evaluates Amylyx Pharmaceuticals' AMX0114, an antisense oligonucleotide targeting calpain-2, as a potential therapy for ALS by focusing on safety, tolerability, and biomarkers tied to disease progression.
CAR-T Therapy Descartes-08 Demonstrates Efficacy, Safety in Phase 2 Trial of Myasthenia Gravis
April 11th 2025Phase 2b trial results showed Descartes-08, a CAR-T therapy, achieved sustained efficacy and a strong safety profile in myasthenia gravis, with notable responses in biologic-naïve patients and no major safety concerns over 12 months.
Revolutionizing Neurology Care: Previewing Cleveland Clinic’s New Neurological Institute
April 11th 2025Cleveland Clinic’s $1.1 billion Neurological Institute, opening in 2027, will revolutionize neurological care with a state-of-the-art, patient-centered design integrating advanced technology and innovative care solutions.
Challenges in Treating Genetically Predisposed Alzheimer Disease: Insights from APOLLOE4
April 11th 2025Emer MacSweeney, MD, a consultant neuroradiologist and trial investigator of the phase 3 APOLLOE4 study, provided a clinical view of the latest study findings, and the difficulties with finding treatments for APOEε4/4 carriers of Alzheimer disease.
Exploring Noninvasive Brain Stimulation for Neurorehabilitation: Roy H. Hamilton, MD, MS, FAAN
April 10th 2025The professor of neurology at the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine discussed the current research landscape, clinical challenges, and future directions for noninvasive neuromodulation techniques in neurorehabilitation. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]
Next-Gen Gene Editing for Muscular Dystrophy: Exploring the ARCUS Approach
April 10th 2025Cassandra Gorsuch, PhD, chief scientific officer at Precision Biosciences, discussed the company’s ARCUS gene editing platform, its innovative approach to treating Duchenne muscular dystrophy, and promising preclinical data presented at MDA 2025.
The Key Role of Early and Balanced Blood Pressure Control in ICH Management: Kara R. Melmed, MD
April 9th 2025The clinical associate professor of neurology and neurosurgery at NYU Langone Health emphasized the importance of rapid, targeted blood pressure reduction and bundled care to improve outcomes in patients with intracerebral hemorrhage. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]