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NeurologyLive® Friday 5 — May 9, 2025

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  • Nipocalimab expands treatment options for myasthenia gravis, including adolescent patients, offering clinical promise.
  • Hormonal factors are crucial in the rehabilitation of women with traumatic brain injury, necessitating tailored care.
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Take 5 minutes to catch up on NeurologyLive®'s highlights from the week ending May 9, 2025.

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.

1: Expanding Myasthenia Gravis Treatment With Newly Approved Therapy Nipocalimab: Nicholas J. Silvestri, MD, FAAN

The professor of neurology at the University of Buffalo talked about the clinical promise of nipocalimab and its role in broadening treatment options for patients with myasthenia gravis, including adolescents. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]

Expanding Myasthenia Gravis Treatment With Newly Approved Therapy Nipocalimab: Nicholas J. Silvestri, MD, FAAN

2: Accounting for Hormonal Factors in Traumatic Brain Injury Care for Women: Christine Greiss, DO

The medical director for the Center for Brain injuries at Hackensack Meridian Health provided recommendations for clinicians to consider in the rehabilitation of women with TBI. [WATCH TIME: 6 minutes]

Accounting for Hormonal Factors in Traumatic Brain Injury Care for Women: Christine Greiss, DO

3: Eric Baron, DO, on the Approval of CT-132: A Digital Shift in Migraine Care

Baron, a neurologist and headache specialist at Cleveland Clinic, explained the significance, clinical data, and patient potential behind CT-132, the first FDA-approved digital therapeutic for migraine prevention.

Eric Baron, DO, on the Approval of CT-132: A Digital Shift in Migraine Care

4: NeuroVoices: Brian Lin, PhD, on Targeted Therapies and Biomarkers to Drive New Momentum in ALS Research

The research portfolio director at the Muscular Dystrophy Association highlighted advances in gene-targeted therapies and biomarker development as potential key drivers of progress in ALS.

NeuroVoices: Brian Lin, PhD, on Targeted Therapies and Biomarkers to Drive New Momentum in ALS Research

5: SMA Treatment Today: How New Therapies Are Changing Care Guidelines

In episode 1, panelists explore the evolving SMA treatment landscape, highlighting updated best practices shaped by new therapies, newborn screening, and international expert consensus.

SMA Treatment Today: How New Therapies Are Changing Care Guidelines

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