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A previous 5-year analysis showed that pediatric patients with aromatic L-amino acid decarboxylase deficiency when treated with eladocagene exuparvovec experienced durable developmental, motor, and cognitive improvements.

The epilepsy specialist and Cleveland Clinic’s Chief Research and Information Officer provided clinical background on a promising study employing a machine learning algorithm to predict post-operative seizure outcomes using a peri-ictal scalp EEG. [WATCH TIME: 6 minutes]

In a longitudinal study lasting 2 years, impaired test performance in semantic fluency and congruent speed were observed in patients with MOGAD relative to healthy controls.

The senior scientist at Sunnybrook Research Institute in Toronto, Ontario, provided clinical insight on the advantages of a flipped classroom, and why neurology educators should consider this approach. [WATCH TIME: 2 minutes]

The doctor of nursing practice specialized in movement disorders provided clinical insight on how the StrivePD application empowers patients with Parkinson disease to track symptoms, medication, and daily activities using an iPhone and Apple Watch. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]

The William S. and Lois Stiles Edgerly Professor of Neurology at Yale School of Medicine discussed the newly updated multiple sclerosis criteria, highlighting their focus on probabilistic assessment, advanced technology integration, and early intervention to improve patient care.

The consultant neurologist and senior lecturer at St. Georges Hospital in London, explores the origins of common neuropsychiatric symptoms experienced by patients with Parkinson disease and how they may be exasperated. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]

Neal K. Shah, CEO at CareYaya Health Technologies, shared his perspective on how the new administration could unleash innovation in neurotech, reduce regulatory barriers with Elon Musk’s involvement, and accelerate innovations that could improve neurological care for those with Alzheimer and dementia.

The professor of neurology and radiology at University of California, San Francisco talked about how the new appropriate use recommendations of donanemab aims to safely integrate this anti-amyloid antibody into the clinical practice. [WATCH TIME: 7 minutes]

Despite advances in understanding and treating Long COVID, many questions about its mechanisms, susceptibility, and varied recovery patterns remain unresolved, underscoring the need for continued research.

The phase 1 study, which is currently recruiting, includes a 4-week screening period, a 52-week treatment period, and a 4-year long-term extension to continue to test the effects of HG202.

The CEO at C2N Diagnostics talked about the clinical utility of the company’s PrecivityAD2 test, which uses the p-tau 217 biomarker and amyloid-β measurements, to increase diagnostic confidence and influence treatment decisions in Alzheimer disease. [WATCH TIME: 7 minutes]

Italo Linfante, MD, director of interventional neuroradiology at Baptist Health Miami Neuroscience Institute, discussed the importance of brain aneurysms in the context of neurology.

A feature on NeurologyLive®, IJMSC Insights offers a look at the data around abuse among patients with MS—which paint a clear and troubling picture.

SEEG has transformed the surgical investigation of refractory epilepsy, enabling clinicians to map complex seizure networks with precision, leading to more targeted treatment options for patients.

The chief operating officer at Quanterix Corporation talked about pioneering ultra-sensitive blood biomarkers for Alzheimer clinical diagnosis, aiming to enhance detection of brain-derived tau and amyloid status with innovative assays. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]

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

Here's the latest multidisciplinary multiple sclerosis (MS) research from the International Journal of MS Care.

Judith Thompson, PharmD, MPH, CPHQ, rare disease population health strategy lead at UCB, discussed the association between social determinants of health and delayed diagnosis/misdiagnosis in myasthenia gravis.

Catch up on any of the neurology news headlines you may have missed over the course of October 2024, compiled all into one place by the NeurologyLive® team.

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 PIRA (progression independent of relapse activity) in multiple sclerosis.

The double-blind, placebo-controlled trial will include 200 patients with Angelman syndrome who will be followed over a 12-month period, with an additional open-label extension after.

David Chernoff, MD, chief medical officer at SetPoint Medical, provided clinical insight on a new pilot study intended to assess the therapeutic potential of a rechargeable neurostimulation aimed to reducing demyelination in relapsing multiple sclerosis.

Neurology News Network. for the week ending November 9, 2024. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]

Despite not meeting its primary end point, treatment with GV1001 showed more promising results in patients with progressive supranuclear palsy-Richardson’s syndrome over a 24-week treatment period.

Take 5 minutes to catch up on NeurologyLive®'s highlights from the week ending November 8, 2024.

The professor of neuropathology at the University of Tokyo School of Medicine talked about the latest data on lecanemab use in clinical practice for Alzheimer disease in Japan presented at CTAD 2024. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]

M. Scott Perry, MD, an expert in epileptic disorders and board president of PERC, provided insights on the group's mission and goals, its structure and membership, and its 60+ ongoing research projects.