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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.

The FDA has assigned a PDUFA action date of August 19, 2025, and if approved, vatiquinone would be the first therapy for pediatric patients with Friedreich ataxia.

The director of the Montefiore Headache Center at Albert Einstein College of Medicine provided an overview of the drug profile for the recently approved migraine treatment AXS-07. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]

The associate professor of neurology at Columbia University gave clinical insight on what neurologists and other neuromuscular specialists can expect from the ALS/frontotemporal dementia track at this year’s MDA Clinical & Scientific Conference. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]

The movement disorder nurse practitioner at Stony Brook Medicine talked about the growing role of artificial intelligence in neurology and emerging treatments for Parkinson disease.

The president of the American Heart Association provided post-conference commentary on the advances shaping stroke care and excitement behind this year’s International Stroke Conference. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]

After 90 days of treatment, investigators observed positive findings on microdystrophin expression, as well as reductions in markers of muscle injury and stress, and muscle breakdown and dystrophic regeneration.

Matthew B. Harms, MD, an associate professor of neurology at Columbia University Irving Medical Center, an MDA Care Center, gave clinical insights on the advances in ALS genetic research and what clinicians can expect from the ALS/FTD track at the 2025 MDA Clinical & Scientific Conference.

The Lillehei professor in stem cell and regenerative cardiovascular medicine at the University of Minnesota talked about the potential of investigating inducted pluripotent stem cells in neuromuscular diseases at MDA’s 2025 conference. [WATCH TIME: 8 minutes]

Findings showed that patients with epilepsy were significantly more likely to experience a range of psychiatric disorders, including depression, anxiety, and substance use disorders, compared with those without the condition.

The director of the Cerebrovascular Center at Mount Sinai highlighted key differences in patient selection criteria and trial designs that may influence how stroke treatment data is applied in clinical practice. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]

The nurse practitioner at the Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders Center at Stony Brook Medicine discussed the increasing role of artificial intelligence in neurology, specifically movement disorders. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]

Jonathon Parker, MD, PhD, an assistant professor of neurosurgery and neuroscience at Mayo Clinic Arizona, provided commentary on the promise and roadblocks behind stem cell approaches in epilepsy.

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A newly developed advanced fMRI-based classification model demonstrated efficacy in distinguishing multiple sclerosis from neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder, potentially having the ability to improve diagnostic accuracy.

The associate vice president of community outreach at CureDuchenne talked about events like the 2025 FUTURES National Conference that aim to bring individuals from the Duchenne community together. [WATCH TIME: 6 minutes]

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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 chronic demyelinating inflammatory polyneuropathy (CIDP).

Cerebrospinal fluid lipid profiling revealed potential biomarkers for distinguishing NMOSD from MS and tracking disease activity, offering new insights into neuroinflammatory disease monitoring.

Also known as SNK01, the novel NK cell manufacturing technology enables large-scale ex vivo production and expansion of NK cells.

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The assistant professor in the neurology department at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City provided a clinical overview of the new and old therapies for NMOSD, and how clinicians should go about choosing for their patients. [WATCH TIME: 6 minutes]