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Take 5 minutes to catch up on NeurologyLive®'s highlights from the week ending February 7, 2024.

The movement disorders nurse practitioner at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center talked about a meeting that equips nurse practitioners and physician assistants to improve movement disorder patient care. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]

The director of the Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders Center of Boca Roaton, Florida, gave clinical insight on the function of a newly approved therapy for Parkinson disease, a common neurodegenerative disorder. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]

The group of women neurologists provided commentary on the critical areas of women-focused research in neurology, from clinical trial participation to addressing workforce challenges.

Mind Moments®, a podcast from NeurologyLive®, brings you an exclusive interview with Véronique Miron, PhD. [LISTEN TIME: 17 minutes]

Jonathan Rubin, MD, MBA, chief medical officer at Supernus Pharmaceuticals, talked about the recent approval of the company’s subcutaneous infusion therapy SPN-830 for Parkinson disease.

In a recently presented study at ISC 2025, poststroke patients reported no additional benefit from using transcranial direct current stimulation as a potential intervention for recovery.

Panelists explore the challenges and opportunities for women in neurology, offering practical advice for young professionals navigating the field.

The trial evaluates safety, remyelination, and functional outcomes, including changes in low contrast letter acuity, MRI myelination measures, and MS disease activity.

Compared with Alzheimer disease, those with behavioral variant FTD demonstrated increased light sleep (N1%) and reduced deep sleep (N3%), alongside altered sleep dynamics, such as higher transitions between N1 sleep and wake states.

The director of the Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders Center of Boca Raton, Florida, discussed SPN-830, the first and only FDA-approved subcutaneous apomorphine infusion device for patients with Parkinson disease. [WATCH TIME: 2 minutes]

The professor of neurology at the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth shared his reaction to the recent FDA approval of AXS-07, a combination of meloxicam and rizatriptan, as a new therapy for acute migraine management. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]

Over a 52-week treatment period, patients who continued on bexicaserin and those who switched from placebo demonstrated notable decreases in motor seizures, further supporting the agent’s development.

In this episode, women neurologists share their personal experiences navigating challenges in neurology, offering insights into mentorship, work-life balance, and career advancement.

The movement disorder specialist and director of Integrative Neurosciences at Allegheny Health Network discussed key advancements in the field of neurology for 2025.

Catch up on any of the neurology news headlines you may have missed over the course of January 2025, compiled all into one place by the NeurologyLive® team.

Julie Flygare, JD, president and CEO at Project Sleep, discussed the critical role of social connections and peer support in helping individuals with sleep disorders navigate their diagnosis.

The director of the Montefiore Headache Center at Albert Einstein College of Medicine discussed the recent FDA approval of a new migraine treatment that combines rizatriptan and meloxicam. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]

SPN-830 is a wearable subcutaneous infusion device designed to deliver continuous treatment throughout the waking day, ensuring more consistent control of OFF time.

A group of empowering women leaders in neurology explore the transformative impact of women neurologists on the medical workforce and the strides toward a more inclusive neurology field.

UCB’s rozanolixizumab introduces two new self-administration methods, empowering patients with generalized myasthenia gravis (gMG) to manage their treatment with greater independence and control.

Deborah Benzil, MD, FAAS, vice chair of neurosurgery at Cleveland Clinic's Center for Spine Health, shared her extraordinary journey of resilience, from overcoming repeated rejections to becoming a trailblazer for women in neurosurgery, and reflects on the progress made and the challenges that remain.

Jacqueline A. French, MD, a professor of neurology at the NYU Grossman School of Medicine, provided clinical perspectives on her experiences and career growth in neurology amid National Women Physicians Day.

Jean Hubble, MD, a retired movement disorder specialist and consultant to the PMD Alliance, shares her reflections on National Women Physicians Day, the unique contributions of women in neurology, and the pathways to fostering future leaders in movement disorders care.

A group of empowering women leaders in neurology explore the transformative impact of women neurologists on the medical workforce and the strides toward a more inclusive neurology field.

Here's some of what is coming soon to NeurologyLive® this week.

A large registry-based study analyzed treatment patterns and attack risks in neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder and myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein antibody-associated disease.

The chair of psychiatry at Tufts University School of Medicine discussed ongoing research exploring the potential of cannabinoids in treating agitation in Alzheimer disease. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]