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While effective in reducing amyloid plaques, donanemab carries a notable risk of amyloid-related imaging abnormalities (ARIA), underscoring the need for careful patient monitoring and risk management strategies.

Findings from a recently published large-scale analysis highlighted the high burden of cognitive impairment among veterans with both migraine and TBI.

The interim chief executive officer at the Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers invites healthcare professionals to the Consortium’s annual meeting from May 28–31 in Phoenix, Arizona. [WATCH TIME: 2 minutes]

New research highlights the significant economic burden of misdiagnosed migraine patients, revealing higher healthcare costs and resource utilization over time compared to those with accurate diagnoses.

Mind Moments®, a podcast from NeurologyLive®, brings you an exclusive interview with Bijoy Menon, MD, MSc, FRCPC. [LISTEN TIME: 18 minutes]

Participants who received the new batch of capsules during the extension phase experienced a lower incidence of falls compared with those taking the old capsules or placebo.

Explore the key 2024 neurology guideline updates shaping clinical care across stroke, epilepsy, movement disorders, and more in this essential feature.

The child neurologist and neuroimmunologist at Nationwide Children’s Hospital delved into the unique challenges and research objectives surrounding MOG antibody-associated disease. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]

The professor of neurology at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine discussed the NSD-ISS and its potential to refine PD diagnosis and clinical trial selection through biomarker-driven staging.

The associate researcher at the University of California, San Francisco discussed a refined EAE model that could better replicate MS pathology, enabling deeper insights into demyelination, neuronal loss, and remyelination. [WATCH TIME: 6 minutes]

Treatment with the Chordate System led to a significantly greater reduction in monthly headache days during the performance assessment period, with a reduction of 3.5 days compared to 1.2 days in the sham group.

The professor of neurology and neurosurgery at McGill University discussed the evolving understanding of neuroimmune interactions in MS, highlighting how these interactions contribute to disease progression and potential repair mechanisms. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]

Daniel Ontaneda, MD, PhD, an associate professor of neurology at the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine, gave thoughts and perspectives on some of the emerging, promising advances in multiple sclerosis care expected to come to fruition in 2025.

The assistant professor in the department of neurology at Mount Sinai talked about a recent study that highlighted how socioeconomic status and diet could significantly impact physical and cognitive outcomes in patients with MS. [WATCH TIME: 2 minutes]

PAP therapy significantly improved cognitive function, particularly executive and psychomotor skills, in patients with Parkinson disease with comorbid obstructive sleep apnea.

Using more than 100,000 claims, the 36-month cumulative risk of acute myocardial infarction and stroke was similar between erenumab and other anti-CGRP mAbs, with minimal residual bias.

Treatment strategies varied across cases, incorporating therapies like prednisolone, rituximab, and azathioprine, with overall positive outcomes and symptom improvement.

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

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

The instructor in the department of radiology at Weill Cornell Medicine discussed how structural and functional brain connectomes can potentially improve predictions of MS progression and treatment response. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]

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 Parkinson disease.

A post-hoc analysis of patients from the CHAMPION-NMOSD trial revealed that the majority received their initial meningococcal vaccination within 6-months of their last rituximab dose.

Lecanemab, a monoclonal antibody directed against aggregated soluble and insoluble forms of amyloid-ß, remains under review, with a decision expected in the coming months.

Neurology News Network. for the week ending March 8, 2025. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]

Take 5 minutes to catch up on NeurologyLive®'s highlights from the week ending March 7, 2025.

The professor of neurosurgery and physiology at University of Colorado School of Medicine talked about how vagus nerve stimulation may promote remyelination and functional recovery in multiple sclerosis. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]

BXCL501, an orally dissolving dexmedetomidine film, showed positive results in reducing agitation symptoms in patients with Alzheimer disease during the phase 3 TRANQUILITY trial.

The child neurologist and neuroimmunologist at Nationwide Children’s Hospital provided clinical insight on the complexities of treating pediatric MOGAD, including treatment options, decision-making factors, and emerging therapies. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]

Mind Moments®, a podcast from NeurologyLive®, brings you an exclusive interview with Sonal Bhatia, MD, FACNS. [LISTEN TIME: 24 minutes]

A late-breaking study presented at the 2025 ACTRIMS Forum reported that a modified Atkins diet reduced inflammation and altered immune cell metabolism in multiple sclerosis.