Interesting Neurology

A secondary analysis of the BRIDGE-TNK trial found tenecteplase before thrombectomy improved functional outcomes in cardioembolic but not atherosclerotic stroke.

At a NeurologyLive and Targeted Oncology Clinical Forum in Houston, Kevin J. Bielamowicz, MD, of Arkansas Children’s Hospital, discussed how incidental diagnosis and limited awareness of systemic therapy continue to delay care for patients with NF1-associated plexiform neurofibromas.

Phase 3 data show the oral BTK inhibitor reduced annualized relapse rate by 35.2% and 31.2% vs teriflunomide, with no liver safety signal or Hy's Law cases.

Take 5 minutes to catch up on NeurologyLive®'s highlights from the week ending October 23, 2026.

A secondary analysis of the DISTAL trial found endovascular therapy's benefit depended more on stroke severity than on prior thrombolysis treatment.

The FDA set a first quarter 2027 goal date for troriluzole in spinocerebellar ataxia and plans an advisory committee after a 2025 complete response letter.

A pooled analysis of 4 randomized trials found that more time with blood pressure below 130 mmHg after intracerebral hemorrhage reduced recurrent stroke risk.

A phase 2 trial found liposomal mitoxantrone hydrochloride had an acceptable safety profile and a potential trend toward fewer relapses in neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder.