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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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Quiz
03/09/2026
Maria Mantas
Test your knowledge with this quick quiz!
Test your knowledge with this quick quiz!
Test your knowledge with this...
03/09/2026
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
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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
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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

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
a woman holds another person's hand for support
News
03/16/2026
Maria Mantas
A prospective cohort study found that suicidality at the time of focal epilepsy diagnosis was linked to a more than twofold increased risk of future antiseizure medication (ASM) treatment resistance.
A prospective cohort study found that suicidality at the time of focal epilepsy diagnosis was linked to a more than twofold increased risk of future antiseizure medication (ASM) treatment resistance.
A prospective cohort study found...
03/16/2026
Neurology
A woman lies on the couch holding an ice pack to her head
News
03/10/2026
Brionna Mendoza
Patients with migraine are at 2 times the risk for depression or anxiety compared to those without migraine, according to a large nationwide Swedish cohort study published in The Journal of Headache and Pain.
Patients with migraine are at 2 times the risk for depression or anxiety compared to those without migraine, according to a large nationwide Swedish cohort study published in The Journal of Headache and Pain.
Patients with migraine are at 2...
03/10/2026
Psych Congress Network
A nurse and a doctor review information on a computer in a lab clinical study research trial
News
03/04/2026
Brionna Mendoza
The pivotal Phase III FENhance 1 trial of fenebrutinib met its primary endpoint in relapsing multiple sclerosis (RMS), demonstrating statistically significant and clinically meaningful reductions in relapse activity.
The pivotal Phase III FENhance 1 trial of fenebrutinib met its primary endpoint in relapsing multiple sclerosis (RMS), demonstrating statistically significant and clinically meaningful reductions in relapse activity.
The pivotal Phase III FENhance 1...
03/04/2026
Neurology
a bowl of fruits and vegetables indicates brain health
News
03/02/2026
Maria Mantas
In a prospective cohort of 159,347 US adults, higher adherence to 6 healthy dietary patterns was associated with lower risk of subjective cognitive decline (SCD).
In a prospective cohort of 159,347 US adults, higher adherence to 6 healthy dietary patterns was associated with lower risk of subjective cognitive decline (SCD).
In a prospective cohort of...
03/02/2026
Neurology
a colorful illustration of the brain
News
02/23/2026
Maria Mantas
Ublituximab provided sustained reductions in disease activity and disability progression over 5 years in adults with relapsing multiple sclerosis (RMS), according to open-label extension study findings.
Ublituximab provided sustained reductions in disease activity and disability progression over 5 years in adults with relapsing multiple sclerosis (RMS), according to open-label extension study findings.
Ublituximab provided sustained...
02/23/2026
Neurology
a row of pill bottles on a shelf
News
02/17/2026
Maria Mantas
A large, pooled analysis found that cenobamate outperformed brivaracetam, lacosamide, and perampanel as adjunctive therapy in adults with drug-resistant focal epilepsy.
A large, pooled analysis found that cenobamate outperformed brivaracetam, lacosamide, and perampanel as adjunctive therapy in adults with drug-resistant focal epilepsy.
A large, pooled analysis found...
02/17/2026
Neurology
Two doctors review research data on a computer in a lab
News
02/12/2026
Brionna Mendoza
The OPTION randomized clinical trial investigated whether intravenous tenecteplase administered in an extended time window after ischemic stroke onset benefits patients with non-large vessel occlusion (non-LVO) and evidence of salvageable...
The OPTION randomized clinical trial investigated whether intravenous tenecteplase administered in an extended time window after ischemic stroke onset benefits patients with non-large vessel occlusion (non-LVO) and evidence of salvageable...
The OPTION randomized clinical...
02/12/2026
Neurology
a doctor reviews brain scans
News
02/09/2026
Maria Mantas
Data from 2 phase 2 trials suggest that LT3001 (odatroltide), a novel dual-mechanism stroke therapy, may offer functional improvement in patients with acute ischemic stroke who cannot receive standard reperfusion treatments.
Data from 2 phase 2 trials suggest that LT3001 (odatroltide), a novel dual-mechanism stroke therapy, may offer functional improvement in patients with acute ischemic stroke who cannot receive standard reperfusion treatments.
Data from 2 phase 2 trials...
02/09/2026
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