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The professor of neurology at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center shared his clinical perspective on the recent FDA approval of Takeda’s immune globulin infusion, Hyqvia, for chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]

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In a study cohort, investigators observed the frequency of FGF14 GAA repeat expansions in 17 patients, prompting the inclusion of GAA-FGF14-related disease in the differential diagnosis of ataxia related syndromes.

The study provided the first class IIb evidence of the long-term benefits of deep brain stimulation in patients with Parkinson disease, emphasized by improved quality of life and reduced medication requirements.

In a phase 2 proof-of-concept study, IHL-42X, a drug for obstructive sleep apnea, more significantly reduced apnea-hypopnea index and oxygen desaturation index than placebo.

Neurology News Network for the week ending January 21, 2024. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]

A recent study demonstrated the superior efficacy of a dual-task training program over traditional physical therapy in improving balance and cognitive function in pediatric patients with ataxia following medulloblastoma resection.

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The director of the Hartford healthcare Headache Center in Connecticut shared his and colleagues' thoughts on potential therapies that expand management care options for patients with migraine. [WATCH TIME: 7 minutes]

The director of NYU Langone’s Comprehensive Epilepsy Center discussed a recently published study that used videos to identify potential causes of sudden deaths in toddlers. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]

Data supported a positive causal association between narcolepsy and schizophrenia and a reverse causal relationship between narcolepsy and major depressive disorder.

In this multicenter, randomized, controlled trial, corticosteroids were found to be superior to clobazam in improving cognition in children with epileptic encephalopathy with spike-wave activation in sleep.

In a recent study, investigators characterized an exonic GGC repeat in ZFHX3 associated with spinocerebellar ataxia type 4 in the original pedigree in which linkage was characterized over 25 years ago.

The strong association observed at APOE in this analysis was consistent with observations from other amyloid-lowering therapies, which also found an elevated incidence of ARIA among APOE ε4 carriers.

The dihydroergotamine product’s application was supported by phase 1 comparative pharmacokinetic and safety data, and the phase 3 ASCEND trial.

PARADIGM, an ongoing phase 2 placebo-controlled trial, will have additional biomarker data released in the first half of 2024.

Investigators identified practical guidelines for NMOSD management, emphasizing patient communication and targeted therapies, while providing recommendations for personalized approaches.

The head of Patient Engagement, Epilepsy and Rare Syndromes (Europe) at UCB Pharma discussed findings from a literature review presented at AES 2023 involving conversations about sudden unexpected death in epilepsy. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]

The medical director of the Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit at Ascension Genesys Hospital explored the various interventions for managing spasticity after stroke, from stretching exercises to surgical procedures. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]

The director of NYU Langone’s Comprehensive Epilepsy Center provided perspective on recently published data evaluating the potential mechanisms of sudden deaths in toddlers.

Here's the latest multidisciplinary MS research published online first in the International Journal of MS Care.

Aruna Bio's investigational treatment, AB126, is now set for a phase 1b/2a clinical trial targeting acute ischemic stroke, anticipated to begin in the first half of 2024.

Takeda's Hyqvia is the only FDA-approved combination of immunoglobulin and hyaluronidase, which makes it a facilitated subcutaneous immunoglobulin infusion, for patients with chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy.

The system vice chair for the department of neurology at Allegheny Health Network talked about the growing evidence emphasizing the need for a more holistic approach to patient care in migraine. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]

The newly FDA-approved AI-powered software platform BrainSee utilizes brain MRI and cognitive assessments to reportedly predict the progression of amnestic mild cognitive impairment to Alzheimer disease in 5 years.

A recent open-label study focused on vagus nerve stimulation therapy's effects on patients with narcolepsy revealed a specific and notable improvement in daytime sleepiness.

Despite lack of efficacy in the phase 3 ADORE trial, the oral formulation of edaravone demonstrated safety and tolerability during a 48-week daily dosing period.

The clinical director of Parkinson & Movement Disorder Alliance shared her thoughts on potential therapies to increase management care options for patients with Parkinson disease. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]

A phase 2 trial showed the effectiveness of a home-based, full-body movement exergaming program for Parkinson disease compared with control.

The associate professor in the department of neurology at Mayo Clinic College of Medicine talked about the importance of adopting a patient-centered approach in migraine treatment and the often overlooked impact of brain fog in patients with migraine. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]