Isabella Ciccone, MPH

The professor of neuroscience at Imperial College London talked about results from a study assessing a glucagon-like peptide-1 analogue, liraglutide, in patients with Alzheimer disease. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]

A duo of experts talked about the association of long-term exposure to fine particulate matter from wildfires and the increased risk of dementia among older adults. [WATCH TIME: 7 minutes]

The director of the Brain Health Observatory at the University of Southern California talked about integrating blood tests into primary care to better triage patients with Alzheimer disease, reduce unnecessary referrals, and shorten appointment wait times. [WATCH TIME: 7 minutes]

The application was supported by positive data of KYV-101 in patients with stiff-person syndrome treated in Germany under a named-patient treatment option.

Michael Soileau, MD, FAAN, talked about a panel of specialists who discussed the evolution and multidisciplinary treatment of Parkinson disease, emphasizing patient-centered care and advanced therapeutic options.

Tiziana Life Sciences’ intranasal foralumab has shown potential in treating nonactive secondary progressive multiple sclerosis through innovative immune modulation.

Anvi Gadani, MD, assistant clinical professor of medicine at Medstar Georgetown University Hospital, discussed surgical and device-guided therapies for managing advanced Parkinson disease and essential tremor.

Pending positive results from an early-stage trial, a mid-stage study evaluating MyoPAXon’s effect on other targeted muscles and muscle function will be initiated.

The director of movement disorders at the Banner Sun Health Research Institute talked about recent, promising advancements for diagnosing atypical Parkinsonian disorders and the questions that remain.

The professor of neurology at Stony Brook Medicine talked about the promising potential in ongoing studies assessing BTK inhibitors as treatment for primary progressive multiple sclerosis. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]

The assistant professor at Hunter College talked about the approach of localization to prevent misdiagnoses of multiple sclerosis and ensure patients receive appropriate treatment. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]

Patricia Clark, CNP, a nurse practitioner at the Cleveland Clinic, talked about a specialized program for hospitalized patients with Parkinson disease that aligns hospital protocols with home medication regimens to improve care.

The neuroradiologist at Mayo Clinic discussed the categorization of biomarkers for Alzheimer disease, focusing on core biomarkers specific to the disease and those reflecting related pathologies. [WATCH TIME: 8 minutes]

A recent study showed significant retinal damage in patients with double-antibody seronegative neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorders following optic neuritis.

A duo of experts from Mayo Clinic discussed how recent developments in clinical criteria for diagnosing limbic-predominant amnestic neurodegenerative syndrome allow for more accurate differentiation from Alzheimer disease. [WATCH TIME: 9 minutes]

Lomecel-B is made from living cells called medicinal signaling cells that are isolated from fresh bone marrow tissue that has been donated by adult donors aged 18 to 45.

The neuroradiologist at Mayo Clinic talked about revised guidelines for diagnosing and staging Alzheimer disease, which reflect recent scientific advancements and integrate cutting-edge biomarkers and diagnostic tools. [WATCH TIME: 6 minutes]

Take a look at some of the most-anticipated clinical trials with expected data readouts in the second half of 2024 that researchers and clinicians in neurology should keep an eye out on.

A recent study identified limitations in the Expanded Disability Status Score scale's ability to capture full disability spectrum in neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder and myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein-antibody-associated disease.

The director of the Weill Cornell Women’s Brain Initiative discussed emerging research that highlight the significant impact of sex hormones on women's brain health, and how it influences conditions like Alzheimer disease. [WATCH TIME: 8 minutes]

The neurosurgeon in the department of neurology at Allegheny Health Network talked about the increasing prevalence of chronic pain as the population ages and the treatment options available to patients to provide relief. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]

A recent study revealed that pediatric patients with Duchenne and Becker muscular dystrophy have low rates of corticosteroid use.

The assistant professor at Hunter College talked about how to effectively diagnose and treat multiple sclerosis through localization and active listening of the patient's history and symptoms. [WATCH TIME: 7 minutes]

A summary of key components of the current MAGNIMS-CMSC-NAIMS consensus recommendations led by experts on the use of MRI in multiple sclerosis for busy clinicians.

As part of our monthly clinician spotlight, NeurologyLive® highlighted multiple sclerosis expert Marisa McGinley, DO, the staff neurologist at Cleveland Clinic’s Mellen Center for MS.

The executive director of the Association of Movement Disorder Advanced Practice Providers talked about a recent survey highlighting why patients with movement disorders may withhold critical health information from their providers.

Catch up on any of the neurology news headlines you may have missed over the course of June 2024, compiled all into one place by the NeurologyLive® team.

The approval of donanemab marks the third antiamyloid therapy to gain the FDA's greenlight, following the conditional approval of aducanumab in 2021, and lecanemab in 2023—although aducanumab no longer remains on market after it was removed earlier this year.

Recent results from the SELECT-HD trial showed that WVE-003 was generally safe and had a well-tolerated profile in a 30 mg multidose cohort of patients with Huntington disease.

The Cleveland Clinic Foundation Parkinson's Inpatient Program is a proactive, multidisciplinary intervention aimed to enhance the quality and safety of care for hospitalized patients with Parkinson disease.