MS and Demyelinating Disorders

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Epstein-Barr Virus-specific T cells in multiple sclerosis (MS) showed significant autoreactivity to central nervous system antigens, indicating a potential mechanism for MS-related damage.

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Results showed that the DAAE Score performs well, with consistent risk estimates across the derivation (JMSC), internal-validation (JMSC), and external-validation (MSCA) dataset across treatment centers internationally.

Earlier this year, IDP-023 received fast track designation by the FDA for the treatment of patients with multiple myeloma and non-Hodgkin lymphoma.

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

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The meeting with the American Neurologic Association fosters collaboration, networking, and joint sessions, enhancing knowledge sharing among academic neurologists.

Here's the latest multidisciplinary multiple sclerosis (MS) research from the International Journal of MS Care.

In this episode, the panel discusses the emerging challenges for neurology departments, the shortage of neurologists, and the ways to disseminate between useful and useless information amid a busy career.

John England, MD, and Lisa Merlin, MD, commented on the significant changes to neurology over the years and how education aligns with the latest in treatments advancements and understanding of neurological disorders.

The duo provided insight on a number of key sessions clinicians and neurology educators should attend at the upcoming AUPN Annual Meeting.

Panelists John England, MD, FAAN, and Lisa Merlin, MD, discuss the main objectives of the upcoming AUPN Annual Meeting, set to take place September 14th in Orlando, Florida.

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Test your neurology knowledge with NeurologyLive®'s weekly quiz series, featuring questions on a variety of clinical and historical neurology topics. This week's topic is on congenital muscular dystrophy.

Take 5 minutes to catch up on NeurologyLive®'s highlights from the week ending July 26, 2024.

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

With the approved IND, it expands research efforts of equecabtagene autoleucel from other autoimmune conditions like myasthenia gravis and NMOSD.

Investigators found that in melanomas in particular, interleukin-6 blockade seems to be effective in the management of immune-related adverse events from immune checkpoint inhibitors.

Antonella Favit-Van Pelt, MD, PhD, chief medical officer at Helius Medical Technologies, gave perspective on the clinical advantages of the company’s non-implantable device to treat gait in multiple sclerosis.

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]

LETM and AQP4-IgG seropositivity were strong predictors of spinal movement disorders, while MOG-IgG and African American race are protective factors.

The study highlights tocilizumab's potential benefits and safety, even during SARS-CoV-2 infection.

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Gavin Giovannoni, MBBCh, PhD, FCP, FRCP, FRCPath, explored 3 perspectives on self-managing multiple sclerosis (MS): a general consensus, insights from MS-Selfie, and a future technology-based model.

Test your neurology knowledge with NeurologyLive®'s weekly quiz series, featuring questions on a variety of clinical and historical neurology topics. This week's topic is on progressive multiple sclerosis.

This article reviews emerging MRI, OCT, CSF, and blood biomarkers, highlighting their potential roles in improving MS patient management and prognosis.

Mary Ann Picone, MD, FAAN, FACP, provides a summary of her time at the recently held 2024 CMSC Annual Meeting.

Take 5 minutes to catch up on NeurologyLive®'s highlights from the week ending July 19, 2024.