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According to the company, VQ-101 is the first small molecule to show over 75% activation of the lysosomal enzyme GCase in humans, with phase 1 results in healthy volunteers indicating tolerability and exposure levels that support once-daily dosing.

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After just 6 weeks of treatment, patients showed antibody levels 16 times higher than those in the placebo group, highlighting the vaccine’s potential to slow disease progression.

Mind Moments®, a podcast from NeurologyLive®, brings you an exclusive interview with Lara Jehi, MD, MHCDS. [LISTEN TIME: 20 minutes]

Initial findings showed significant improvements from baseline in the disease-specific, patient-reported quality of life scores in both the high and low dose AAV-GAD groups, with no significant change in the sham group at 26 weeks.

In a previously completed phase 1 study, the treatment resulted in significant improvements in wakefulness at doses of 1.0 mg and 2.5 mg, prompting a follow-up study.

The software, designed using thousands of brain MRI scans, is used for automated detection and severity grading of ARIA-E and ARIA-H for safety monitoring of new Alzheimer disease therapies.

The doctor of nursing practice specialized in movement disorders discussed specific data the StrivePD app captures and how it can enhance quality of life for patients with Parkinson disease. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]

Nerivio, a nondrug option for acute migraine attacks and prevention of migraine with or without aura, has been FDA-approved for several years in adolescents aged 12 and older as well as adults.

NGN-401, an AAV9 gene therapy in development for Rett syndrome, was considered well-tolerated, with treated patients showing consistent gains in skill and developmental milestones.

A previous 5-year analysis showed that pediatric patients with aromatic L-amino acid decarboxylase deficiency when treated with eladocagene exuparvovec experienced durable developmental, motor, and cognitive improvements.

The epilepsy specialist and Cleveland Clinic’s Chief Research and Information Officer provided clinical background on a promising study employing a machine learning algorithm to predict post-operative seizure outcomes using a peri-ictal scalp EEG. [WATCH TIME: 6 minutes]

In a longitudinal study lasting 2 years, impaired test performance in semantic fluency and congruent speed were observed in patients with MOGAD relative to healthy controls.

The senior scientist at Sunnybrook Research Institute in Toronto, Ontario, provided clinical insight on the advantages of a flipped classroom, and why neurology educators should consider this approach. [WATCH TIME: 2 minutes]

The doctor of nursing practice specialized in movement disorders provided clinical insight on how the StrivePD application empowers patients with Parkinson disease to track symptoms, medication, and daily activities using an iPhone and Apple Watch. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]

The William S. and Lois Stiles Edgerly Professor of Neurology at Yale School of Medicine discussed the newly updated multiple sclerosis criteria, highlighting their focus on probabilistic assessment, advanced technology integration, and early intervention to improve patient care.

The consultant neurologist and senior lecturer at St. Georges Hospital in London, explores the origins of common neuropsychiatric symptoms experienced by patients with Parkinson disease and how they may be exasperated. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]

Neal K. Shah, CEO at CareYaya Health Technologies, shared his perspective on how the new administration could unleash innovation in neurotech, reduce regulatory barriers with Elon Musk’s involvement, and accelerate innovations that could improve neurological care for those with Alzheimer and dementia.

The professor of neurology and radiology at University of California, San Francisco talked about how the new appropriate use recommendations of donanemab aims to safely integrate this anti-amyloid antibody into the clinical practice. [WATCH TIME: 7 minutes]

Capsida’s CAP-002 gene therapy, currently advancing through IND-enabling studies, aims to address the unmet needs of patients with STXBP1-related developmental and epileptic encephalopathy by stably supplementing STXBP1 protein.

Despite advances in understanding and treating Long COVID, many questions about its mechanisms, susceptibility, and varied recovery patterns remain unresolved, underscoring the need for continued research.

The phase 1 study, which is currently recruiting, includes a 4-week screening period, a 52-week treatment period, and a 4-year long-term extension to continue to test the effects of HG202.

The CEO at C2N Diagnostics talked about the clinical utility of the company’s PrecivityAD2 test, which uses the p-tau 217 biomarker and amyloid-β measurements, to increase diagnostic confidence and influence treatment decisions in Alzheimer disease. [WATCH TIME: 7 minutes]

Italo Linfante, MD, director of interventional neuroradiology at Baptist Health Miami Neuroscience Institute, discussed the importance of brain aneurysms in the context of neurology.

A feature on NeurologyLive®, IJMSC Insights offers a look at the data around abuse among patients with MS—which paint a clear and troubling picture.

SEEG has transformed the surgical investigation of refractory epilepsy, enabling clinicians to map complex seizure networks with precision, leading to more targeted treatment options for patients.

The chief operating officer at Quanterix Corporation talked about pioneering ultra-sensitive blood biomarkers for Alzheimer clinical diagnosis, aiming to enhance detection of brain-derived tau and amyloid status with innovative assays. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]