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Endovascular Thrombectomy Shows Durable 3-Year Benefit in Basilar Artery Occlusion
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
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Late-Window IV Thrombolysis Before Transfer May Improve Stroke Outcomes
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
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Heart Attack Doubles Risk of Late-Onset Epilepsy in Older Adults, Neurology Study Finds
11/18/2025
Jolynn Tumolo; Brionna Mendoza
A heart attack in older adults is linked to twice the risk of developing late-onset epilepsy, according to new research published in Neurology.
A heart attack in older adults is linked to twice the risk of developing late-onset epilepsy, according to new research published in Neurology.
A heart attack in older adults...
11/18/2025
Neurology
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Heavy Alcohol Use Linked to Larger, Earlier Brain Bleeds
11/17/2025
Jolynn Tumolo; Brionna Mendoza
In consecutive patients with spontaneous, nontraumatic brain bleeds, consuming 3 or more alcoholic drinks a day was associated with more severe brain bleeds and long-term vessel damage at an earlier age.
In consecutive patients with spontaneous, nontraumatic brain bleeds, consuming 3 or more alcoholic drinks a day was associated with more severe brain bleeds and long-term vessel damage at an earlier age.
In consecutive patients with...
11/17/2025
Neurology
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Moderate to Severe OSA May Raise Risk for Cerebral Microbleeds
11/03/2025
Jolynn Tumolo
Moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is independently linked with an increased risk of incident cerebral microbleeds (CMBs) over 8 years, according to a population-based study published online in JAMA Network Open.
Moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is independently linked with an increased risk of incident cerebral microbleeds (CMBs) over 8 years, according to a population-based study published online in JAMA Network Open.
Moderate to severe obstructive...
11/03/2025
Neurology
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More ‘Excellent’ Outcomes With Intra-Arterial Alteplase After Successful Reperfusion in Acute Stroke
10/20/2025
Jolynn Tumolo
Treatment with intra-arterial alteplase after successful endovascular reperfusion resulted in a higher likelihood of excellent outcomes at 90 days among patients with acute, anterior-circulation, large-vessel occlusion stroke.
Treatment with intra-arterial alteplase after successful endovascular reperfusion resulted in a higher likelihood of excellent outcomes at 90 days among patients with acute, anterior-circulation, large-vessel occlusion stroke.
Treatment with intra-arterial...
10/20/2025
Neurology
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Added Levodopa Does Not Significantly Benefit Stroke Recovery
09/30/2025
Jolynn Tumolo
Levodopa added to standardized stroke rehabilitation did not significantly improve motor function at 3 months, according to results from a randomized clinical trial published in JAMA.
Levodopa added to standardized stroke rehabilitation did not significantly improve motor function at 3 months, according to results from a randomized clinical trial published in JAMA.
Levodopa added to standardized...
09/30/2025
Neurology
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Up to 24 Hours After Stroke Onset, Alteplase Benefits Patients With Salvageable Brain Tissue
08/12/2025
Jolynn Tumolo
Compared with standard care, intravenous alteplase given between 4.5 and 24 hours after acute ischemic stroke onset provided functional benefit in patients with imaging-confirmed salvageable brain tissue who did not initially receive...
Compared with standard care, intravenous alteplase given between 4.5 and 24 hours after acute ischemic stroke onset provided functional benefit in patients with imaging-confirmed salvageable brain tissue who did not initially receive...
Compared with standard care,...
08/12/2025
Neurology
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Early DOAC Initiation Reduces Recurrent Stroke Risk Without Increased Bleeding in AF-Related Ischemic Stroke
07/18/2025
Brionna Mendoza
A new individual patient data meta-analysis of 4 randomized trials supports early initiation of direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) in patients with acute ischemic stroke and atrial fibrillation (AF).
A new individual patient data meta-analysis of 4 randomized trials supports early initiation of direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) in patients with acute ischemic stroke and atrial fibrillation (AF).
A new individual patient data...
07/18/2025
Neurology
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Including Heart in Imaging May Improve Stroke Outcomes
06/27/2025
Brionna Mendoza
A new study has demonstrated that including the heart in imaging conducted within the first minutes of a patient’s arrival to the hospital with acute stroke significantly improves the ability to determine the underlying cause of the stroke.
A new study has demonstrated that including the heart in imaging conducted within the first minutes of a patient’s arrival to the hospital with acute stroke significantly improves the ability to determine the underlying cause of the stroke.
A new study has demonstrated...
06/27/2025
Neurology

Migraine CME Series

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Antidepressant Use Not Linked to Worse Traumatic Brain Injury Outcomes
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
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Fremanezumab Reduces Migraine Days in Pediatric Episodic Migraine
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
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FDA Approves Copper Histidinate Treatment for Pediatric Menkes Disease
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
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Endovascular Thrombectomy Shows Durable 3-Year Benefit in Basilar Artery Occlusion
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
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Antiseizure Medication Dose Adjustments During Pregnancy: Findings from the MONEAD Study
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
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AAN Issues Evidence-Based Guideline for Management of Functional Seizures
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
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Late-Window IV Thrombolysis Before Transfer May Improve Stroke Outcomes
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
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Fine Particulate Air Pollution Linked to Greater Alzheimer Neuropathology, Study Finds
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
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Untreated Sleep Apnea Nearly Doubles Parkinson Disease Risk
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
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Deramiocel Meets Key Endpoints in Phase 3 HOPE-3 Duchenne Trial
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

Alzheimer's Disease CME Series

Emerging Treatments for Early Alzheimer Disease: Efficacy and Safety Data
11/17/2020
Emerging Treatments for Early Alzheimer Disease: Efficacy and Safety Data To view accreditation information/faculty disclosures for the program, click 
Emerging Treatments for Early Alzheimer Disease: Efficacy and Safety Data To view accreditation information/faculty disclosures for the program, click 
Emerging Treatments for Early...
11/17/2020
Neurology

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