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COVID-19 May Accelerate Brain Aging, Increase Neurological Risk
08/23/2022
The consequences of COVID-19 infection appear to include a predisposition to irreversible neurological conditions, an increased likelihood of stroke, and the potential for chronic brain lesions that can lead to microbleeds, according to a...
The consequences of COVID-19 infection appear to include a predisposition to irreversible neurological conditions, an increased likelihood of stroke, and the potential for chronic brain lesions that can lead to microbleeds, according to a...
The consequences of COVID-19...
08/23/2022
Neurology
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SARS-CoV-2 Infects Brain Via Tunnelling Nanotubes
08/03/2022
Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) appears to gain access to the brain and cause neurological manifestations by hijacking tunneling nanotubes, according to a new study.
Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) appears to gain access to the brain and cause neurological manifestations by hijacking tunneling nanotubes, according to a new study.
Severe acute respiratory...
08/03/2022
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Researchers to Study Link Between COVID-19, Cocaine Use, and Neurological Damage
07/26/2022
Researchers at Temple University have been awarded a grant by the National Institute on Drug Abuse to study the mechanisms underlying the effect of COVID-19 on the blood-brain barrier and potential interactions between the virus and cocaine.
Researchers at Temple University have been awarded a grant by the National Institute on Drug Abuse to study the mechanisms underlying the effect of COVID-19 on the blood-brain barrier and potential interactions between the virus and cocaine.
Researchers at Temple University...
07/26/2022
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Quiz: A Potential Biomarker for Antibody-Mediated Autoimmune Encephalitis?
03/22/2021
True or false: Among patients with antibody-mediated autoimmune encephalitis, plasma neurofilament light has been identified as a potential biomarker.
True or false: Among patients with antibody-mediated autoimmune encephalitis, plasma neurofilament light has been identified as a potential biomarker.
True or false: Among patients...
03/22/2021
Neurology
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Potential Biomarker Identified for Antibody-Mediated Autoimmune Encephalitis
10/07/2020
Using plasma and cerebrospinal fluid samples, researchers investigated a potential biomarker for antibody-mediated autoimmune encephalitis. The findings were presented at the American Neurological Association’s 145th Annual Meeting.
Using plasma and cerebrospinal fluid samples, researchers investigated a potential biomarker for antibody-mediated autoimmune encephalitis. The findings were presented at the American Neurological Association’s 145th Annual Meeting.
Using plasma and cerebrospinal...
10/07/2020
Neurology
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FDA Approves Treatment for Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder
08/17/2020
The US Food and Drug Administration has approved a new treatment for neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder among adults with the AQP4 antibody.
The US Food and Drug Administration has approved a new treatment for neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder among adults with the AQP4 antibody.
The US Food and Drug...
08/17/2020
Neurology
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Pop Quiz: Developing ALS
11/18/2019
Each year, thousands of Americans are diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Do you know which patient populations are more likely to be diagnosed with the progressive neurodegenerative disease? Find out by answering this pop quiz...
Each year, thousands of Americans are diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Do you know which patient populations are more likely to be diagnosed with the progressive neurodegenerative disease? Find out by answering this pop quiz...
Each year, thousands of...
11/18/2019
Neurology
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Enteroviruses Are Likely the Cause of AFM
10/15/2019
To investigate the etiology of acute flaccid myelitis, researchers examined cerebrospinal fluid samples from 29 children with AFM and 71 unmatched children with other neurologic diseases.
To investigate the etiology of acute flaccid myelitis, researchers examined cerebrospinal fluid samples from 29 children with AFM and 71 unmatched children with other neurologic diseases.
To investigate the etiology of...
10/15/2019
Neurology
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Pop Quiz: Discovery of Lou Gehrig Disease
08/29/2019
Thousands of Americans have Lou Gehrig disease. Do you know when the progressive neurodegenerative disease was discovered? Answer this question to find out.
Thousands of Americans have Lou Gehrig disease. Do you know when the progressive neurodegenerative disease was discovered? Answer this question to find out.
Thousands of Americans have Lou...
08/29/2019
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COVID-19 May Accelerate Brain Aging, Increase Neurological Risk
08/23/2022
The consequences of COVID-19 infection appear to include a predisposition to irreversible neurological conditions, an increased likelihood of stroke, and the potential for chronic brain lesions that can lead to microbleeds, according to a...
The consequences of COVID-19 infection appear to include a predisposition to irreversible neurological conditions, an increased likelihood of stroke, and the potential for chronic brain lesions that can lead to microbleeds, according to a...
The consequences of COVID-19...
08/23/2022
Neurology
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SARS-CoV-2 Infects Brain Via Tunnelling Nanotubes
08/03/2022
Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) appears to gain access to the brain and cause neurological manifestations by hijacking tunneling nanotubes, according to a new study.
Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) appears to gain access to the brain and cause neurological manifestations by hijacking tunneling nanotubes, according to a new study.
Severe acute respiratory...
08/03/2022
Neurology
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Researchers to Study Link Between COVID-19, Cocaine Use, and Neurological Damage
07/26/2022
Researchers at Temple University have been awarded a grant by the National Institute on Drug Abuse to study the mechanisms underlying the effect of COVID-19 on the blood-brain barrier and potential interactions between the virus and cocaine.
Researchers at Temple University have been awarded a grant by the National Institute on Drug Abuse to study the mechanisms underlying the effect of COVID-19 on the blood-brain barrier and potential interactions between the virus and cocaine.
Researchers at Temple University...
07/26/2022
Addiction Professional
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Potential Biomarker Identified for Antibody-Mediated Autoimmune Encephalitis
10/07/2020
Using plasma and cerebrospinal fluid samples, researchers investigated a potential biomarker for antibody-mediated autoimmune encephalitis. The findings were presented at the American Neurological Association’s 145th Annual Meeting.
Using plasma and cerebrospinal fluid samples, researchers investigated a potential biomarker for antibody-mediated autoimmune encephalitis. The findings were presented at the American Neurological Association’s 145th Annual Meeting.
Using plasma and cerebrospinal...
10/07/2020
Neurology
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FDA Approves Treatment for Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder
08/17/2020
The US Food and Drug Administration has approved a new treatment for neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder among adults with the AQP4 antibody.
The US Food and Drug Administration has approved a new treatment for neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder among adults with the AQP4 antibody.
The US Food and Drug...
08/17/2020
Neurology
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Enteroviruses Are Likely the Cause of AFM
10/15/2019
To investigate the etiology of acute flaccid myelitis, researchers examined cerebrospinal fluid samples from 29 children with AFM and 71 unmatched children with other neurologic diseases.
To investigate the etiology of acute flaccid myelitis, researchers examined cerebrospinal fluid samples from 29 children with AFM and 71 unmatched children with other neurologic diseases.
To investigate the etiology of...
10/15/2019
Neurology
Semaglutide May Lower Risk of Alzheimer Disease in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes
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Semaglutide May Lower Risk of Alzheimer Disease in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes
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
Psych Congress Network
Alone or Together, CBT and Modafinil Improve MS-Related Fatigue
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Alone or Together, CBT and Modafinil Improve MS-Related Fatigue
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
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Concerns Linger After Gene Therapy Shows Long-Term Benefit for Cerebral Adrenoleukodystrophy
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
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During Recovery, Stroke Patients Benefit from Supportive Social Networks
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
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International Stroke Burden Saw Hike Over Last 30 Years
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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Antiseizure Meds May Increase Cardiovascular Risk in Older Adults With Epilepsy
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
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FDA Approves Infusion Treatment for Advanced Parkinson Disease in Adults
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
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Investigational Drug Improves Motor Function in Patients With SMA
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
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Tolebrutinib Delays Disability Progression in Nonrelapsing Secondary Progressive MS
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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Masked Taper Plus CBT for Insomnia Effective in Benzodiazepine Discontinuation
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
Psych Congress Network

Alzheimer's Disease CME Series

Early Alzheimer’s Disease: Caregiver Connections, Shared Decision Making, and Patient Resources
11/19/2020
Early Alzheimer’s Disease: Caregiver Connections, Shared Decision Making, and Patient Resources To view accreditation information/faculty disclosures for the program, click 
Early Alzheimer’s Disease: Caregiver Connections, Shared Decision Making, and Patient Resources To view accreditation information/faculty disclosures for the program, click 
Early Alzheimer’s Disease:...
11/19/2020
Neurology
Early Alzheimer’s Disease: Caregiver Connections, Shared Decision Making, and Patient Resources
11/19/2020
Early Alzheimer’s Disease: Caregiver Connections, Shared Decision Making, and Patient ResourcesOnline Form - PBHLN-NLN Alzheimers Video Series
Early Alzheimer’s Disease: Caregiver Connections, Shared Decision Making, and Patient ResourcesOnline Form - PBHLN-NLN Alzheimers Video Series
Early Alzheimer’s Disease:...
11/19/2020
Neurology
Early Alzheimer’s Disease: Caregiver Connections, Shared Decision Making, and Patient Resources
11/19/2020
Early Alzheimer’s Disease: Caregiver Connections, Shared Decision Making, and Patient ResourcesTo claim credit for the program, click HERE for the evaluation. You will need to log in or create an account with NACCME, and then click...
Early Alzheimer’s Disease: Caregiver Connections, Shared Decision Making, and Patient ResourcesTo claim credit for the program, click HERE for the evaluation. You will need to log in or create an account with NACCME, and then click...
Early Alzheimer’s Disease:...
11/19/2020
Neurology
Emerging Treatments for Early Alzheimer Disease: Efficacy and Safety Data
11/17/2020
Emerging Treatments for Early Alzheimer Disease: Efficacy and Safety Data To view accreditation information/faculty disclosures for the program, click 
Emerging Treatments for Early Alzheimer Disease: Efficacy and Safety Data To view accreditation information/faculty disclosures for the program, click 
Emerging Treatments for Early...
11/17/2020
Neurology
Emerging Treatments for Early Alzheimer’s Disease: Efficacy and Safety Data
11/17/2020
Emerging Treatments for Early Alzheimer’s Disease: Efficacy and Safety Data Online Form - PBHLN-NLN Alzheimers Video Series
Emerging Treatments for Early Alzheimer’s Disease: Efficacy and Safety Data Online Form - PBHLN-NLN Alzheimers Video Series
Emerging Treatments for Early...
11/17/2020
Neurology
Emerging Treatments for Early Alzheimer’s Disease: Efficacy and Safety Data
11/17/2020
Emerging Treatments for Early Alzheimer’s Disease: Efficacy and Safety DataTo claim credit for the program, click HERE for the evaluation. You will need to log in or create an account with NACCME, and then click on the evaluation...
Emerging Treatments for Early Alzheimer’s Disease: Efficacy and Safety DataTo claim credit for the program, click HERE for the evaluation. You will need to log in or create an account with NACCME, and then click on the evaluation...
Emerging Treatments for Early...
11/17/2020
Neurology
Emerging Treatments for Early Alzheimer’s Disease: Mechanisms of Action
11/12/2020
Emerging Treatments for Early Alzheimer’s Disease: Mechanisms of Action To view accreditation information/faculty disclosures for the program, click 
Emerging Treatments for Early Alzheimer’s Disease: Mechanisms of Action To view accreditation information/faculty disclosures for the program, click 
Emerging Treatments for Early...
11/12/2020
Neurology
Early Alzheimer’s Disease Overview: Burden of Disease, Quality-of-Life Impacts, and Pathophysiology
11/12/2020
Early Alzheimer’s Disease Overview: Burden of Disease, Quality-of-Life Impacts, and Pathophysiology Online Form - PBHLN-NLN Alzheimers Video Series
Early Alzheimer’s Disease Overview: Burden of Disease, Quality-of-Life Impacts, and Pathophysiology Online Form - PBHLN-NLN Alzheimers Video Series
Early Alzheimer’s Disease...
11/12/2020
Neurology
Claim-Emerging Treatments for Early Alzheimer’s Disease: Mechanisms of Action
11/12/2020
Emerging Treatments for Early Alzheimer’s Disease: Mechanisms of ActionTo claim credit for the program, click HERE for the evaluation. You will need to log in or create an account with NACCME, and then click on the evaluation button...
Emerging Treatments for Early Alzheimer’s Disease: Mechanisms of ActionTo claim credit for the program, click HERE for the evaluation. You will need to log in or create an account with NACCME, and then click on the evaluation button...
Emerging Treatments for Early...
11/12/2020
Neurology
Current Treatment Limitations and Clinical Needs in Early Alzheimer’s Disease
11/10/2020
Current Treatment Limitations and Clinical Needs in Early Alzheimer’s Disease To view accreditation information/faculty disclosures for the program, click 
Current Treatment Limitations and Clinical Needs in Early Alzheimer’s Disease To view accreditation information/faculty disclosures for the program, click 
Current Treatment Limitations...
11/10/2020
Neurology

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