NeurologyLive® Friday 5 — May 15, 2026

Welcome to NeurologyLive^®'s Friday 5! Every week, the staff compiles 5 highlights of NeurologyLive's widespread coverage in neurology, ranging from newsworthy study findings and FDA action to expert interviews and peer-to-peer panel discussions.

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1: How Deep Brain Stimulation is Evolving Parkinson Disease

In a recent Q&A, Rebecca Wilkins, Divisional Vice President of R&D Neuromodulation at Abbott, discusses the evolving role of deep brain stimulation in Parkinson disease, including patient selection, newer DBS technologies, and integration with emerging therapies.

2: Advancing Stroke Imaging Through Tissue-Based Decision-Making: Rahul Chandra, MD

In a recent interview, Rahul Chandra, MD, medical director for telestroke at Allegheny Health Network, discussed how evolving imaging modalities may be reshaping stroke care in honor of Stroke Awareness Month. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]

3: High-Dose Nusinersen and the Future of SMA Treatment

In a recent interview, Thomas Crawford, MD, a pediatric neurologist at Johns Hopkins, discussed the FDA's recent approval of high-dose nusinersen for spinal muscular atrophy and SMA's evolving landscape of care.

4: NeuroVoices: Gus Alva, MD, DFAPA, on Potential Impact of Newly Approved AXS-05 for Alzheimer Disease Agitation

In our latest NeuroVoices Q&A, Gus Alva, MD, DFAPA, medical director of ATP Clinical Research, commented on the potential clinical impact of AXS-05 for agitation in Alzheimer disease, caregiver burden, and the evolving collaboration between neurology and psychiatry.

5: Highlighting Key Clinical and Research Trends From the 2026 AAN Annual Meeting

In a recent interview, H. E. Hinson, MD, MCR, FAAN, discussed how neurology is rapidly evolving toward interventional therapies, prevention-focused care, and adaptive trial designs, based on presentations from AAN 2026.

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