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Investigational Drug Improves Motor Function in Patients With SMA
News
10/16/2024
Apitegromab, an investigational muscle-targeted therapy, improved motor function in patients with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), late-stage biopharmaceutical company Scholar Rock recently announced.
Apitegromab, an investigational muscle-targeted therapy, improved motor function in patients with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), late-stage biopharmaceutical company Scholar Rock recently announced.
Apitegromab, an investigational...
10/16/2024
Neurology
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News
08/27/2024
The risk of developing Parkinson disease (PD) is doubled in adults 50 and older with new-onset anxiety compared with those without anxiety, according to a study published in the British Journal of General Practice.
The risk of developing Parkinson disease (PD) is doubled in adults 50 and older with new-onset anxiety compared with those without anxiety, according to a study published in the British Journal of General Practice.
The risk of developing Parkinson...
08/27/2024
Neurology
Cognitive and Psychiatric Burden Substantial Up to 3 Years After Acute COVID-19
News
08/19/2024
Cognitive and psychiatric symptom trajectories increased over 2 to 3 years after hospitalization for acute COVID-19, according to a study published in Lancet Psychiatry.
Cognitive and psychiatric symptom trajectories increased over 2 to 3 years after hospitalization for acute COVID-19, according to a study published in Lancet Psychiatry.
Cognitive and psychiatric...
08/19/2024
Neurology
stroke
News
08/09/2024
At the SNIS 21st Annual Meeting, Radical Catheter Technologies presented their Neurovascular Radical Catheter, which obtained 510(k) clearance from the US FDA FDA for its novel endovascular technology.
At the SNIS 21st Annual Meeting, Radical Catheter Technologies presented their Neurovascular Radical Catheter, which obtained 510(k) clearance from the US FDA FDA for its novel endovascular technology.
At the SNIS 21st Annual Meeting,...
08/09/2024
Neurology
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News
08/05/2024
Regardless of their neurologic condition, patients rated outpatient teleneurology appointments as highly acceptable, according to a study published in the Journal of Neurology.
Regardless of their neurologic condition, patients rated outpatient teleneurology appointments as highly acceptable, according to a study published in the Journal of Neurology.
Regardless of their neurologic...
08/05/2024
Neurology
Pediatric Neurological Manifestations Tied to SARS-CoV-2 and MIS-C
News
07/16/2024
Children and adolescents with acute SARS-CoV-2 or multisystem inflammatory syndrome (MIS-C) could be at high risk for long-term impairment and severe neurological manifestations and may benefit from further screening and intervention.
Children and adolescents with acute SARS-CoV-2 or multisystem inflammatory syndrome (MIS-C) could be at high risk for long-term impairment and severe neurological manifestations and may benefit from further screening and intervention.
Children and adolescents with...
07/16/2024
Neurology
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News
06/18/2024
Prolonged depressive symptoms beginning in young adulthood are associated with worse cognitive function in midlife, especially in Black adults. Researchers published their findings in Neurology.
Prolonged depressive symptoms beginning in young adulthood are associated with worse cognitive function in midlife, especially in Black adults. Researchers published their findings in Neurology.
Prolonged depressive symptoms...
06/18/2024
Neurology
brain imaging
05/03/2024
Children who show significant symptoms after head injury are more likely to experience mental and social disturbances and require mental health services, but 23% aren't being evaluated for concussion or brain trauma.
Children who show significant symptoms after head injury are more likely to experience mental and social disturbances and require mental health services, but 23% aren't being evaluated for concussion or brain trauma.
Children who show significant...
05/03/2024
Neurology
Ultrasound Neuromodulation Shows Potential for Brain Disorder Treatment
News
03/26/2024
Researchers used a novel method of noninvasive brain stimulation called patterned low-intensity low-frequency ultrasound stimulation to induce long-lasting changes in the brain function of mice, according to a study published in Science...
Researchers used a novel method of noninvasive brain stimulation called patterned low-intensity low-frequency ultrasound stimulation to induce long-lasting changes in the brain function of mice, according to a study published in Science...
Researchers used a novel method...
03/26/2024
Neurology
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Quiz
03/18/2024
According to a recent study, which patient group is more likely to initially show less improvement in tinnitus symptoms when undergoing multilocus sequential rTMS therapy?
According to a recent study, which patient group is more likely to initially show less improvement in tinnitus symptoms when undergoing multilocus sequential rTMS therapy?
According to a recent study,...
03/18/2024
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News
03/12/2024
Maternal vaccination against COVID-19 during pregnancy was found safe for offspring up to 18 months according to neurodevelopment measures. Results from the prospective cohort study were published in JAMA Pediatrics.
Maternal vaccination against COVID-19 during pregnancy was found safe for offspring up to 18 months according to neurodevelopment measures. Results from the prospective cohort study were published in JAMA Pediatrics.
Maternal vaccination against...
03/12/2024
Neurology

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03/18/2024
According to a recent study, which patient group is more likely to initially show less improvement in tinnitus symptoms when undergoing multilocus sequential rTMS therapy?
According to a recent study, which patient group is more likely to initially show less improvement in tinnitus symptoms when undergoing multilocus sequential rTMS therapy?
According to a recent study,...
03/18/2024
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11/29/2023
Test your clinical knowledge with this quiz!
Test your clinical knowledge with this quiz!
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11/29/2023
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04/12/2023
Test your neurology knowledge with this quiz!
Test your neurology knowledge with this quiz!
Test your neurology knowledge...
04/12/2023
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08/12/2022
Take the quiz to test your neurology knowledge!
Take the quiz to test your neurology knowledge!
Take the quiz to test your...
08/12/2022
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07/15/2022
Take the quiz to test your knowledge!
Take the quiz to test your knowledge!
Take the quiz to test your...
07/15/2022
Neurology
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09/24/2024
Test your knowledge of recent research with this quiz!
Test your knowledge of recent research with this quiz!
Test your knowledge of recent...
09/24/2024
Neurology
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Clinical Refresh Quiz
09/06/2024
Are you up-to-date on the most recent recommendations for managing antiseizure medications in people with epilepsy of childbearing potential? Take this short, 2-part quiz to refresh your understanding of the evidence-based guidelines.
Are you up-to-date on the most recent recommendations for managing antiseizure medications in people with epilepsy of childbearing potential? Take this short, 2-part quiz to refresh your understanding of the evidence-based guidelines.
Are you up-to-date on the most...
09/06/2024
Neurology
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08/15/2024
Take the quiz to test your knowledge!
Take the quiz to test your knowledge!
Take the quiz to test your...
08/15/2024
Neurology
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Expert Insights Quiz
08/06/2024
Take the quiz to test your knowledge!
Take the quiz to test your knowledge!
Take the quiz to test your...
08/06/2024
Neurology
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07/11/2024
What percentage of patients presenting with a syndrome suggestive of major or mild frontotemporal neurocognitive disorder (NCD) are found at autopsy to have Alzheimer disease pathology, according to the DSM-5-TR?
What percentage of patients presenting with a syndrome suggestive of major or mild frontotemporal neurocognitive disorder (NCD) are found at autopsy to have Alzheimer disease pathology, according to the DSM-5-TR?
What percentage of patients...
07/11/2024
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07/03/2024
Comorbid ADHD is common in people with Tourettes syndrome (TS), with what range of prevalence? In children with tics and ADHD, what treatment does not worsen tics and reduces ADHD symptoms? Find out!
Comorbid ADHD is common in people with Tourettes syndrome (TS), with what range of prevalence? In children with tics and ADHD, what treatment does not worsen tics and reduces ADHD symptoms? Find out!
Comorbid ADHD is common in...
07/03/2024
Neurology
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06/14/2024
Refresh your knowledge of a common sleep disorder with this quiz!
Refresh your knowledge of a common sleep disorder with this quiz!
Refresh your knowledge of a...
06/14/2024
Neurology
Oxygen Saturation and Late-Onset Epilepsy
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05/29/2024
Do you remember this study? Quiz yourself and see!
Do you remember this study? Quiz yourself and see!
Do you remember this study? Quiz...
05/29/2024
Neurology
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05/01/2024
Are you up on the latest research in the migraine space? Find out with this quick quiz!
Are you up on the latest research in the migraine space? Find out with this quick quiz!
Are you up on the latest...
05/01/2024
Neurology
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04/23/2024
Put your neurology knowledge to the test with this quiz!
Put your neurology knowledge to the test with this quiz!
Put your neurology knowledge to...
04/23/2024
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News

Investigational Drug Improves Motor Function in Patients With SMA
News
10/16/2024
Apitegromab, an investigational muscle-targeted therapy, improved motor function in patients with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), late-stage biopharmaceutical company Scholar Rock recently announced.
Apitegromab, an investigational muscle-targeted therapy, improved motor function in patients with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), late-stage biopharmaceutical company Scholar Rock recently announced.
Apitegromab, an investigational...
10/16/2024
Neurology
An older woman sits alone
News
08/27/2024
The risk of developing Parkinson disease (PD) is doubled in adults 50 and older with new-onset anxiety compared with those without anxiety, according to a study published in the British Journal of General Practice.
The risk of developing Parkinson disease (PD) is doubled in adults 50 and older with new-onset anxiety compared with those without anxiety, according to a study published in the British Journal of General Practice.
The risk of developing Parkinson...
08/27/2024
Neurology
Cognitive and Psychiatric Burden Substantial Up to 3 Years After Acute COVID-19
News
08/19/2024
Cognitive and psychiatric symptom trajectories increased over 2 to 3 years after hospitalization for acute COVID-19, according to a study published in Lancet Psychiatry.
Cognitive and psychiatric symptom trajectories increased over 2 to 3 years after hospitalization for acute COVID-19, according to a study published in Lancet Psychiatry.
Cognitive and psychiatric...
08/19/2024
Neurology
stroke
News
08/09/2024
At the SNIS 21st Annual Meeting, Radical Catheter Technologies presented their Neurovascular Radical Catheter, which obtained 510(k) clearance from the US FDA FDA for its novel endovascular technology.
At the SNIS 21st Annual Meeting, Radical Catheter Technologies presented their Neurovascular Radical Catheter, which obtained 510(k) clearance from the US FDA FDA for its novel endovascular technology.
At the SNIS 21st Annual Meeting,...
08/09/2024
Neurology
An illustration of a healthcare provider conducting a telehealth appointment
News
08/05/2024
Regardless of their neurologic condition, patients rated outpatient teleneurology appointments as highly acceptable, according to a study published in the Journal of Neurology.
Regardless of their neurologic condition, patients rated outpatient teleneurology appointments as highly acceptable, according to a study published in the Journal of Neurology.
Regardless of their neurologic...
08/05/2024
Neurology
Pediatric Neurological Manifestations Tied to SARS-CoV-2 and MIS-C
News
07/16/2024
Children and adolescents with acute SARS-CoV-2 or multisystem inflammatory syndrome (MIS-C) could be at high risk for long-term impairment and severe neurological manifestations and may benefit from further screening and intervention.
Children and adolescents with acute SARS-CoV-2 or multisystem inflammatory syndrome (MIS-C) could be at high risk for long-term impairment and severe neurological manifestations and may benefit from further screening and intervention.
Children and adolescents with...
07/16/2024
Neurology
two illustrated heads in profile, one orange and one blue, with slight overlap between the two in the middle of the picture
News
06/18/2024
Prolonged depressive symptoms beginning in young adulthood are associated with worse cognitive function in midlife, especially in Black adults. Researchers published their findings in Neurology.
Prolonged depressive symptoms beginning in young adulthood are associated with worse cognitive function in midlife, especially in Black adults. Researchers published their findings in Neurology.
Prolonged depressive symptoms...
06/18/2024
Neurology
Ultrasound Neuromodulation Shows Potential for Brain Disorder Treatment
News
03/26/2024
Researchers used a novel method of noninvasive brain stimulation called patterned low-intensity low-frequency ultrasound stimulation to induce long-lasting changes in the brain function of mice, according to a study published in Science...
Researchers used a novel method of noninvasive brain stimulation called patterned low-intensity low-frequency ultrasound stimulation to induce long-lasting changes in the brain function of mice, according to a study published in Science...
Researchers used a novel method...
03/26/2024
Neurology
A teddy bear against a blue background wearing a mask and stethoscope.
News
03/12/2024
Maternal vaccination against COVID-19 during pregnancy was found safe for offspring up to 18 months according to neurodevelopment measures. Results from the prospective cohort study were published in JAMA Pediatrics.
Maternal vaccination against COVID-19 during pregnancy was found safe for offspring up to 18 months according to neurodevelopment measures. Results from the prospective cohort study were published in JAMA Pediatrics.
Maternal vaccination against...
03/12/2024
Neurology
An illustrated face in profile, wearing a mask
News
03/07/2024
Cognitive deficits following COVID-19 infection, whether resolved after a short duration or longer-term persistence, have been confirmed through objective measurement.
Cognitive deficits following COVID-19 infection, whether resolved after a short duration or longer-term persistence, have been confirmed through objective measurement.
Cognitive deficits following...
03/07/2024
Neurology
Semaglutide May Lower Risk of Alzheimer Disease in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes
News
11/05/2024
Patients with type 2 diabetes and obesity prescribed semaglutide had a 40% to 70% lower risk of a first-time Alzheimer disease (AD) diagnosis compared with patients taking other antidiabetic medications, according to a study published in...
Patients with type 2 diabetes and obesity prescribed semaglutide had a 40% to 70% lower risk of a first-time Alzheimer disease (AD) diagnosis compared with patients taking other antidiabetic medications, according to a study published in...
Patients with type 2 diabetes...
11/05/2024
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Alone or Together, CBT and Modafinil Improve MS-Related Fatigue
News
11/01/2024
The wake-promoting drug modafinil, CBT, and a combination of both were associated with comparable, significant improvement in fatigue at 12 weeks in patients with MS and problematic fatigue.
The wake-promoting drug modafinil, CBT, and a combination of both were associated with comparable, significant improvement in fatigue at 12 weeks in patients with MS and problematic fatigue.
The wake-promoting drug...
11/01/2024
Neurology
Gene therapy
News
10/28/2024
Elivaldogene autotemcel (eli-cel) gene therapy for cerebral adrenoleukodystrophy (CALD) helped patients maintain neurological function, but also my have caused hematologic malignancies in some patients.
Elivaldogene autotemcel (eli-cel) gene therapy for cerebral adrenoleukodystrophy (CALD) helped patients maintain neurological function, but also my have caused hematologic malignancies in some patients.
Elivaldogene autotemcel...
10/28/2024
Neurology
Patient with family
News
10/24/2024
Large networks of family and friends are beneficial for blood pressure improvement among patients who experienced a stroke, according to a study published online in the International Journal of Cerebrovascular Disease and Stroke. “In aging...
Large networks of family and friends are beneficial for blood pressure improvement among patients who experienced a stroke, according to a study published online in the International Journal of Cerebrovascular Disease and Stroke. “In aging...
Large networks of family and...
10/24/2024
Neurology
International Stroke Burden Saw Hike Over Last 30 Years
News
10/22/2024
International stroke burden has increased from 1990 to 2021, according to recent findings from a global burden of disease (GBD) study published in The Lancet Neurology.
International stroke burden has increased from 1990 to 2021, according to recent findings from a global burden of disease (GBD) study published in The Lancet Neurology.
International stroke burden has...
10/22/2024
Neurology
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News
10/21/2024
A lifetime history of epilepsy is associated with new-onset cardiovascular events in older adults, according to study results published in JAMA Neurology.
A lifetime history of epilepsy is associated with new-onset cardiovascular events in older adults, according to study results published in JAMA Neurology.
A lifetime history of epilepsy...
10/21/2024
Neurology
FDA approval stamp
News
10/18/2024
AbbVie’s VYALEV (foscarbidopa and foslevodopa), the first 24-hour continuous subcutaneous infusion of levodopa-based therapy for managing motor fluctuations in adults with advanced Parkinson disease (PD), approved by the FDA.
AbbVie’s VYALEV (foscarbidopa and foslevodopa), the first 24-hour continuous subcutaneous infusion of levodopa-based therapy for managing motor fluctuations in adults with advanced Parkinson disease (PD), approved by the FDA.
AbbVie’s VYALEV (foscarbidopa...
10/18/2024
Neurology
Investigational Drug Improves Motor Function in Patients With SMA
News
10/16/2024
Apitegromab, an investigational muscle-targeted therapy, improved motor function in patients with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), late-stage biopharmaceutical company Scholar Rock recently announced.
Apitegromab, an investigational muscle-targeted therapy, improved motor function in patients with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), late-stage biopharmaceutical company Scholar Rock recently announced.
Apitegromab, an investigational...
10/16/2024
Neurology
Tolebrutinib Delays Disability Progression in Nonrelapsing Secondary Progressive MS
News
10/15/2024
Tolebrutinib delayed the time to onset of 6-month confirmed disability progression compared with placebo in patients with nonrelapsing secondary progressive MS, according to results presented at the European Committee for Treatment and...
Tolebrutinib delayed the time to onset of 6-month confirmed disability progression compared with placebo in patients with nonrelapsing secondary progressive MS, according to results presented at the European Committee for Treatment and...
Tolebrutinib delayed the time to...
10/15/2024
Neurology
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News
10/10/2024
A masked drug taper combined with cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBTI) were associated with improved benzodiazepine receptor agonist discontinuation in patients receiving treatment for insomnia
A masked drug taper combined with cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBTI) were associated with improved benzodiazepine receptor agonist discontinuation in patients receiving treatment for insomnia
A masked drug taper combined...
10/10/2024
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