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broken DNA strand
News
07/25/2025
Maria Mantas
Patients with congenital deafness who received OTOF gene therapy saw stable hearing recovery and faster improvements in auditory and speech performance than those who had received cochlear implantation.
Patients with congenital deafness who received OTOF gene therapy saw stable hearing recovery and faster improvements in auditory and speech performance than those who had received cochlear implantation.
Patients with congenital...
07/25/2025
Neurology
Doctors examine brain scans
News
07/21/2025
Jolynn Tumolo
Patients with idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) treated with glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) had lower medication use, fewer symptoms, and a reduced need for procedural interventions.
Patients with idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) treated with glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) had lower medication use, fewer symptoms, and a reduced need for procedural interventions.
Patients with idiopathic...
07/21/2025
Neurology
Alzheimer Disease & Cognitive Disorders Symposium
Conference Coverage
07/17/2025
Marwan Sabbagh, MD
Learn more about the Alzheimer's Disease and Cognitive Disorder Symposium with this video from Co-Chair Marwan Sabbagh, MD, FAAN, FANA.
Learn more about the Alzheimer's Disease and Cognitive Disorder Symposium with this video from Co-Chair Marwan Sabbagh, MD, FAAN, FANA.
Learn more about the Alzheimer's...
07/17/2025
Neurology
ADCD symposium
Conference Coverage
07/07/2025
Marc E. Agronin, MD; W. Clay Jackson, MD, DipTh
Meeting co-chairs Marc Agronin and W. Clay Jackson introduce this new symposium and share why healthcare providers should attend.
Meeting co-chairs Marc Agronin and W. Clay Jackson introduce this new symposium and share why healthcare providers should attend.
Meeting co-chairs Marc Agronin...
07/07/2025
Neurology
An orange prescription container with generic pills spilling out in front of it
News
06/18/2025
Brionna Mendoza
A case-control study has identified a potential link between use of certain psychiatric medications and the risk and progression of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Findings were published in JAMA Network Open.
A case-control study has identified a potential link between use of certain psychiatric medications and the risk and progression of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Findings were published in JAMA Network Open.
A case-control study has...
06/18/2025
Neurology
diagnosing brain injury
News
04/28/2025
Meagan Thistle
Intensive systolic blood pressure (SBP) lowering after intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) does not increase the risk of ischemic brain injury, according to a new randomized clinical trial.
Intensive systolic blood pressure (SBP) lowering after intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) does not increase the risk of ischemic brain injury, according to a new randomized clinical trial.
Intensive systolic blood...
04/28/2025
Neurology
A new mom sits on the couch holding her infant, and her forehead
News
02/13/2025
Brionna Mendoza
A recent Swedish cohort study of primiparous women found that those who experienced gestational hypertension, preeclampsia, and eclampsia were at increased risk for new-onset neurological disorders months or years after giving birth.
A recent Swedish cohort study of primiparous women found that those who experienced gestational hypertension, preeclampsia, and eclampsia were at increased risk for new-onset neurological disorders months or years after giving birth.
A recent Swedish cohort study of...
02/13/2025
Neurology
A person holds a cannabis joint in their hands
News
02/11/2025
Jolynn Tumolo
A lifetime history of heavy cannabis use in young adults was associated with lower brain activation during a working memory task, according to a study in JAMA Network Open
A lifetime history of heavy cannabis use in young adults was associated with lower brain activation during a working memory task, according to a study in JAMA Network Open
A lifetime history of heavy...
02/11/2025
Neurology
Intensive Blood Pressure Control Lowers Cognitive Impairment Risk Years Later
News
02/05/2025
Jolynn Tumolo
Just over 3 years of intensive treatment to reduce systolic blood pressure in adults with hypertension and high cardiovascular risk resulted in a lower rate of cognitive impairment 7 years later, according to a study published in Neurology.
Just over 3 years of intensive treatment to reduce systolic blood pressure in adults with hypertension and high cardiovascular risk resulted in a lower rate of cognitive impairment 7 years later, according to a study published in Neurology.
Just over 3 years of intensive...
02/05/2025
Neurology
Researchers Report Best Times for Biomarker Assessment After NMOSD Attacks
News
02/03/2025
Jolynn Tumolo
The optimal times to assess sGFAP and sNfL when evaluating attacks in patients with neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD) were within 1 week for sGFAP and 1 to 8 weeks for sNfL, according to study results published in JAMA Neurology.
The optimal times to assess sGFAP and sNfL when evaluating attacks in patients with neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD) were within 1 week for sGFAP and 1 to 8 weeks for sNfL, according to study results published in JAMA Neurology.
The optimal times to assess...
02/03/2025
Neurology
Before what gestational age can brain death not be determined?
Quiz
01/13/2025
Test your guideline knowledge!
Test your guideline knowledge!
Test your guideline knowledge!
01/13/2025
Neurology

Quizzes

Before what gestational age can brain death not be determined?
Quiz
01/13/2025
Test your guideline knowledge!
Test your guideline knowledge!
Test your guideline knowledge!
01/13/2025
Neurology
quiz
Quiz
03/18/2024
According to a recent study, which patient group is more likely to initially show less improvement in tinnitus symptoms when undergoing multilocus sequential rTMS therapy?
According to a recent study, which patient group is more likely to initially show less improvement in tinnitus symptoms when undergoing multilocus sequential rTMS therapy?
According to a recent study,...
03/18/2024
Psych Congress Network
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Quiz
11/29/2023
Test your clinical knowledge with this quiz!
Test your clinical knowledge with this quiz!
Test your clinical knowledge...
11/29/2023
Neurology
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Quiz
04/12/2023
Test your neurology knowledge with this quiz!
Test your neurology knowledge with this quiz!
Test your neurology knowledge...
04/12/2023
Neurology
Some heart-healthy foods, including fruits and vegetables.
Quiz
08/12/2022
Take the quiz to test your neurology knowledge!
Take the quiz to test your neurology knowledge!
Take the quiz to test your...
08/12/2022
Neurology
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Quiz
07/15/2022
Take the quiz to test your knowledge!
Take the quiz to test your knowledge!
Take the quiz to test your...
07/15/2022
Neurology
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Expert Insights Quiz
01/13/2026
Brionna Mendoza
Test your knowledge of recent research with this quiz!
Test your knowledge of recent research with this quiz!
Test your knowledge of recent...
01/13/2026
Neurology
test
Quiz
12/29/2025
Maria Mantas
What was the association between myocardial infarction and late-onset epilepsy risk in older adults?
What was the association between myocardial infarction and late-onset epilepsy risk in older adults?
What was the association between...
12/29/2025
Neurology
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Quiz
10/22/2025
Brionna Mendoza
Test your knowledge with this quiz!
Test your knowledge with this quiz!
Test your knowledge with this...
10/22/2025
Neurology
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Expert Insights Quiz
09/10/2025
Nishi Bhopal, MD
Test your knowledge with this quiz!
Test your knowledge with this quiz!
Test your knowledge with this...
09/10/2025
Neurology
quiz
Quiz
08/27/2025
Maria Mantas
Do you remember the details of this meta-analysis?
Do you remember the details of this meta-analysis?
Do you remember the details of...
08/27/2025
Neurology
Pop quiz written on a blackboard with white chalk
Quiz
07/29/2025
Brionna Mendoza
Test your knowledge with this quick quiz!
Test your knowledge with this quick quiz!
Test your knowledge with this...
07/29/2025
Neurology
four people ponder a question with question marks over their head
Quiz
07/10/2025
Test your guideline knowledge with this quick quiz!
Test your guideline knowledge with this quick quiz!
Test your guideline knowledge...
07/10/2025
Neurology
Three illustrated faces, one sad, one neutral, one happy, with a human hand picking up the happy face
Quiz
06/25/2025
Test your knowledge with this quick quiz!
Test your knowledge with this quick quiz!
Test your knowledge with this...
06/25/2025
Neurology
Pop quiz written on a blackboard with white chalk
Quiz
06/12/2025
Brionna Mendoza
Test your clinical guideline knowledge with this quick quiz!
Test your clinical guideline knowledge with this quick quiz!
Test your clinical guideline...
06/12/2025
Neurology
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Quiz
05/12/2025
Maria Mantas
Brush up on your knowledge of treatment approaches for menstrual migraines!
Brush up on your knowledge of treatment approaches for menstrual migraines!
Brush up on your knowledge of...
05/12/2025
Neurology

News

broken DNA strand
News
07/25/2025
Maria Mantas
Patients with congenital deafness who received OTOF gene therapy saw stable hearing recovery and faster improvements in auditory and speech performance than those who had received cochlear implantation.
Patients with congenital deafness who received OTOF gene therapy saw stable hearing recovery and faster improvements in auditory and speech performance than those who had received cochlear implantation.
Patients with congenital...
07/25/2025
Neurology
Doctors examine brain scans
News
07/21/2025
Jolynn Tumolo
Patients with idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) treated with glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) had lower medication use, fewer symptoms, and a reduced need for procedural interventions.
Patients with idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) treated with glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) had lower medication use, fewer symptoms, and a reduced need for procedural interventions.
Patients with idiopathic...
07/21/2025
Neurology
An orange prescription container with generic pills spilling out in front of it
News
06/18/2025
Brionna Mendoza
A case-control study has identified a potential link between use of certain psychiatric medications and the risk and progression of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Findings were published in JAMA Network Open.
A case-control study has identified a potential link between use of certain psychiatric medications and the risk and progression of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Findings were published in JAMA Network Open.
A case-control study has...
06/18/2025
Neurology
diagnosing brain injury
News
04/28/2025
Meagan Thistle
Intensive systolic blood pressure (SBP) lowering after intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) does not increase the risk of ischemic brain injury, according to a new randomized clinical trial.
Intensive systolic blood pressure (SBP) lowering after intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) does not increase the risk of ischemic brain injury, according to a new randomized clinical trial.
Intensive systolic blood...
04/28/2025
Neurology
A new mom sits on the couch holding her infant, and her forehead
News
02/13/2025
Brionna Mendoza
A recent Swedish cohort study of primiparous women found that those who experienced gestational hypertension, preeclampsia, and eclampsia were at increased risk for new-onset neurological disorders months or years after giving birth.
A recent Swedish cohort study of primiparous women found that those who experienced gestational hypertension, preeclampsia, and eclampsia were at increased risk for new-onset neurological disorders months or years after giving birth.
A recent Swedish cohort study of...
02/13/2025
Neurology
A person holds a cannabis joint in their hands
News
02/11/2025
Jolynn Tumolo
A lifetime history of heavy cannabis use in young adults was associated with lower brain activation during a working memory task, according to a study in JAMA Network Open
A lifetime history of heavy cannabis use in young adults was associated with lower brain activation during a working memory task, according to a study in JAMA Network Open
A lifetime history of heavy...
02/11/2025
Neurology
Intensive Blood Pressure Control Lowers Cognitive Impairment Risk Years Later
News
02/05/2025
Jolynn Tumolo
Just over 3 years of intensive treatment to reduce systolic blood pressure in adults with hypertension and high cardiovascular risk resulted in a lower rate of cognitive impairment 7 years later, according to a study published in Neurology.
Just over 3 years of intensive treatment to reduce systolic blood pressure in adults with hypertension and high cardiovascular risk resulted in a lower rate of cognitive impairment 7 years later, according to a study published in Neurology.
Just over 3 years of intensive...
02/05/2025
Neurology
Researchers Report Best Times for Biomarker Assessment After NMOSD Attacks
News
02/03/2025
Jolynn Tumolo
The optimal times to assess sGFAP and sNfL when evaluating attacks in patients with neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD) were within 1 week for sGFAP and 1 to 8 weeks for sNfL, according to study results published in JAMA Neurology.
The optimal times to assess sGFAP and sNfL when evaluating attacks in patients with neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD) were within 1 week for sGFAP and 1 to 8 weeks for sNfL, according to study results published in JAMA Neurology.
The optimal times to assess...
02/03/2025
Neurology
Brain health
News
01/09/2025
Brionna Mendoza
Mood changes may precede symptom onset in sporadic Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (sCJD) as early as 3 years, according to the findings from a retrospective case-control study published in JAMA Neurology.
Mood changes may precede symptom onset in sporadic Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (sCJD) as early as 3 years, according to the findings from a retrospective case-control study published in JAMA Neurology.
Mood changes may precede symptom...
01/09/2025
Neurology
Investigational Drug Improves Motor Function in Patients With SMA
News
10/16/2024
Jolynn Tumolo
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
An orange prescription container with generic pills spilling out in front of it
News
02/03/2026
Brionna Mendoza
A large nationwide cohort study found no evidence that preinjury antidepressant use increases short-term mortality, need for emergency brain surgery, or length of hospitalization following TBI.
A large nationwide cohort study found no evidence that preinjury antidepressant use increases short-term mortality, need for emergency brain surgery, or length of hospitalization following TBI.
A large nationwide cohort study...
02/03/2026
Psych Congress Network
a mother and daughter sit at a table
News
01/30/2026
Maria Mantas
In a recent randomized, placebo-controlled trial, researchers found that fremanezumab significantly reduced monthly migraine days compared with placebo in children and adolescents with episodic migraine. 
In a recent randomized, placebo-controlled trial, researchers found that fremanezumab significantly reduced monthly migraine days compared with placebo in children and adolescents with episodic migraine. 
In a recent randomized,...
01/30/2026
Neurology
fda building sign
News
01/19/2026
Brionna Mendoza
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a copper histidinate (Zycubo) injection as the first treatment for Menkes disease in pediatric patients.
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a copper histidinate (Zycubo) injection as the first treatment for Menkes disease in pediatric patients.
The US Food and Drug...
01/19/2026
Neurology
brain scans
News
01/06/2026
Maria Mantas
Endovascular thrombectomy (EVT) provides durable functional and survival benefits for patients with acute basilar artery occlusion, according to long-term follow-up data from a randomized clinical trial. 
Endovascular thrombectomy (EVT) provides durable functional and survival benefits for patients with acute basilar artery occlusion, according to long-term follow-up data from a randomized clinical trial. 
Endovascular thrombectomy (EVT)...
01/06/2026
Neurology
A doctor prescribing medication for a pregnant woman
News
01/06/2026
Sarah Fleming
A new analysis from the US-based Maternal Outcomes and Neurodevelopmental Effects of Antiepileptic Drugs (MONEAD) study, published in Neurology, examines how antiseizure medications (ASMs) were adjusted during pregnancy and early postpartum...
A new analysis from the US-based Maternal Outcomes and Neurodevelopmental Effects of Antiepileptic Drugs (MONEAD) study, published in Neurology, examines how antiseizure medications (ASMs) were adjusted during pregnancy and early postpartum...
A new analysis from the US-based...
01/06/2026
Neurology
A doctor fills out a form while meeting with a patient
News
12/18/2025
Sarah Fleming
A new clinical practice guideline from the American Academy of Neurology (AAN), published in Neurology, provides comprehensive recommendations for diagnosing and managing functional seizures.
A new clinical practice guideline from the American Academy of Neurology (AAN), published in Neurology, provides comprehensive recommendations for diagnosing and managing functional seizures.
A new clinical practice...
12/18/2025
Neurology
A doctor reviews test results with an older female patient
News
12/17/2025
Sarah Fleming
A multicenter study suggests that extended-window IV thrombolysis before thrombectomy transfer may enhance outcomes and recanalization in AIS-LVO without increasing hemorrhagic risk.
A multicenter study suggests that extended-window IV thrombolysis before thrombectomy transfer may enhance outcomes and recanalization in AIS-LVO without increasing hemorrhagic risk.
A multicenter study suggests...
12/17/2025
Neurology
News
12/16/2025
Grace Taylor, MS, MA
Research published in JAMA Neurology links higher exposure to fine particulate air pollution (PM2.5) with more severe Alzheimer-related brain changes and faster cognitive decline in older adults.
Research published in JAMA Neurology links higher exposure to fine particulate air pollution (PM2.5) with more severe Alzheimer-related brain changes and faster cognitive decline in older adults.
Research published in JAMA...
12/16/2025
Annals of Long-Term Care
a man lies in bed sleeping while wearing a CPAP machine
News
12/09/2025
Brionna Mendoza
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) appears to nearly double the risk for later development of Parkinson disease (PD), but early continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) treatment may attenuate that risk by 30%.
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) appears to nearly double the risk for later development of Parkinson disease (PD), but early continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) treatment may attenuate that risk by 30%.
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)...
12/09/2025
Neurology
Two doctors review research data on a computer in a lab
News
12/05/2025
Brionna Mendoza
Deramiocel, an investigational cell therapy for the treatment of cardiomyopathy associated with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), met its primary and secondary endpoints in the phase 3 HOPE-3 trial, according to Capricor Therapeutics.
Deramiocel, an investigational cell therapy for the treatment of cardiomyopathy associated with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), met its primary and secondary endpoints in the phase 3 HOPE-3 trial, according to Capricor Therapeutics.
Deramiocel, an investigational...
12/05/2025
Neurology