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Early Intravenous Immunoglobulins May Improve Outcomes in Anti-IgLON5 Disease
08/18/2025
Jolynn Tumolo
Starting intravenous immunoglobulins within the first year of anti-IgLON5 disease onset was associated with better outcomes and fewer deaths over follow-up, according to study results published in JAMA Neurology.
Starting intravenous immunoglobulins within the first year of anti-IgLON5 disease onset was associated with better outcomes and fewer deaths over follow-up, according to study results published in JAMA Neurology.
Starting intravenous...
08/18/2025
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Mycophenolate Mofetil Treatment Reduces Relapse Risk in NMDARE Patients
04/25/2025
Maria Mantas
Adjunctive treatment with mycophenolate mofetil (MMF) reduced the risk of relapse in patients with anti-N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor encephalitis (NMDARE), according to a recent study.
Adjunctive treatment with mycophenolate mofetil (MMF) reduced the risk of relapse in patients with anti-N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor encephalitis (NMDARE), according to a recent study.
Adjunctive treatment with...
04/25/2025
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COVID-19 May Accelerate Brain Aging, Increase Neurological Risk
08/23/2022
Jolynn Tumolo
The consequences of COVID-19 infection appear to include a predisposition to irreversible neurological conditions, an increased likelihood of stroke, and the potential for chronic brain lesions that can lead to microbleeds, according to a...
The consequences of COVID-19 infection appear to include a predisposition to irreversible neurological conditions, an increased likelihood of stroke, and the potential for chronic brain lesions that can lead to microbleeds, according to a...
The consequences of COVID-19...
08/23/2022
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SARS-CoV-2 Infects Brain Via Tunnelling Nanotubes
08/03/2022
Jolynn Tumolo
Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) appears to gain access to the brain and cause neurological manifestations by hijacking tunneling nanotubes, according to a new study.
Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) appears to gain access to the brain and cause neurological manifestations by hijacking tunneling nanotubes, according to a new study.
Severe acute respiratory...
08/03/2022
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Researchers to Study Link Between COVID-19, Cocaine Use, and Neurological Damage
07/26/2022
Tom Valentino
Researchers at Temple University have been awarded a grant by the National Institute on Drug Abuse to study the mechanisms underlying the effect of COVID-19 on the blood-brain barrier and potential interactions between the virus and cocaine.
Researchers at Temple University have been awarded a grant by the National Institute on Drug Abuse to study the mechanisms underlying the effect of COVID-19 on the blood-brain barrier and potential interactions between the virus and cocaine.
Researchers at Temple University...
07/26/2022
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Quiz: A Potential Biomarker for Antibody-Mediated Autoimmune Encephalitis?
03/22/2021
True or false: Among patients with antibody-mediated autoimmune encephalitis, plasma neurofilament light has been identified as a potential biomarker.
True or false: Among patients with antibody-mediated autoimmune encephalitis, plasma neurofilament light has been identified as a potential biomarker.
True or false: Among patients...
03/22/2021
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Potential Biomarker Identified for Antibody-Mediated Autoimmune Encephalitis
10/07/2020
Using plasma and cerebrospinal fluid samples, researchers investigated a potential biomarker for antibody-mediated autoimmune encephalitis. The findings were presented at the American Neurological Association’s 145th Annual Meeting.
Using plasma and cerebrospinal fluid samples, researchers investigated a potential biomarker for antibody-mediated autoimmune encephalitis. The findings were presented at the American Neurological Association’s 145th Annual Meeting.
Using plasma and cerebrospinal...
10/07/2020
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FDA Approves Treatment for Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder
08/17/2020
The US Food and Drug Administration has approved a new treatment for neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder among adults with the AQP4 antibody.
The US Food and Drug Administration has approved a new treatment for neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder among adults with the AQP4 antibody.
The US Food and Drug...
08/17/2020
Neurology
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Pop Quiz: Developing ALS
11/18/2019
Each year, thousands of Americans are diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Do you know which patient populations are more likely to be diagnosed with the progressive neurodegenerative disease? Find out by answering this pop quiz...
Each year, thousands of Americans are diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Do you know which patient populations are more likely to be diagnosed with the progressive neurodegenerative disease? Find out by answering this pop quiz...
Each year, thousands of...
11/18/2019
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Enteroviruses Are Likely the Cause of AFM
10/15/2019
Amanda Balbi
To investigate the etiology of acute flaccid myelitis, researchers examined cerebrospinal fluid samples from 29 children with AFM and 71 unmatched children with other neurologic diseases.
To investigate the etiology of acute flaccid myelitis, researchers examined cerebrospinal fluid samples from 29 children with AFM and 71 unmatched children with other neurologic diseases.
To investigate the etiology of...
10/15/2019
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Early Intravenous Immunoglobulins May Improve Outcomes in Anti-IgLON5 Disease
08/18/2025
Jolynn Tumolo
Starting intravenous immunoglobulins within the first year of anti-IgLON5 disease onset was associated with better outcomes and fewer deaths over follow-up, according to study results published in JAMA Neurology.
Starting intravenous immunoglobulins within the first year of anti-IgLON5 disease onset was associated with better outcomes and fewer deaths over follow-up, according to study results published in JAMA Neurology.
Starting intravenous...
08/18/2025
Neurology
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Mycophenolate Mofetil Treatment Reduces Relapse Risk in NMDARE Patients
04/25/2025
Maria Mantas
Adjunctive treatment with mycophenolate mofetil (MMF) reduced the risk of relapse in patients with anti-N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor encephalitis (NMDARE), according to a recent study.
Adjunctive treatment with mycophenolate mofetil (MMF) reduced the risk of relapse in patients with anti-N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor encephalitis (NMDARE), according to a recent study.
Adjunctive treatment with...
04/25/2025
Neurology
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COVID-19 May Accelerate Brain Aging, Increase Neurological Risk
08/23/2022
Jolynn Tumolo
The consequences of COVID-19 infection appear to include a predisposition to irreversible neurological conditions, an increased likelihood of stroke, and the potential for chronic brain lesions that can lead to microbleeds, according to a...
The consequences of COVID-19 infection appear to include a predisposition to irreversible neurological conditions, an increased likelihood of stroke, and the potential for chronic brain lesions that can lead to microbleeds, according to a...
The consequences of COVID-19...
08/23/2022
Neurology
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SARS-CoV-2 Infects Brain Via Tunnelling Nanotubes
08/03/2022
Jolynn Tumolo
Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) appears to gain access to the brain and cause neurological manifestations by hijacking tunneling nanotubes, according to a new study.
Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) appears to gain access to the brain and cause neurological manifestations by hijacking tunneling nanotubes, according to a new study.
Severe acute respiratory...
08/03/2022
Neurology
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Researchers to Study Link Between COVID-19, Cocaine Use, and Neurological Damage
07/26/2022
Tom Valentino
Researchers at Temple University have been awarded a grant by the National Institute on Drug Abuse to study the mechanisms underlying the effect of COVID-19 on the blood-brain barrier and potential interactions between the virus and cocaine.
Researchers at Temple University have been awarded a grant by the National Institute on Drug Abuse to study the mechanisms underlying the effect of COVID-19 on the blood-brain barrier and potential interactions between the virus and cocaine.
Researchers at Temple University...
07/26/2022
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Enteroviruses Are Likely the Cause of AFM
10/15/2019
Amanda Balbi
To investigate the etiology of acute flaccid myelitis, researchers examined cerebrospinal fluid samples from 29 children with AFM and 71 unmatched children with other neurologic diseases.
To investigate the etiology of acute flaccid myelitis, researchers examined cerebrospinal fluid samples from 29 children with AFM and 71 unmatched children with other neurologic diseases.
To investigate the etiology of...
10/15/2019
Neurology
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FDA Approves Subcutaneous Injection for Maintenance Treatment of Early AD
09/11/2025
Maria Mantas
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the Biologics License Application (BLA) for once-weekly subcutaneous lecanemab-irmb injections (LEQEMBI IQLIK) for the maintenance treatment of early Alzheimer disease (AD).
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the Biologics License Application (BLA) for once-weekly subcutaneous lecanemab-irmb injections (LEQEMBI IQLIK) for the maintenance treatment of early Alzheimer disease (AD).
The US Food and Drug...
09/11/2025
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Moderate to Severe TBI Linked With Development of Malignant Brain Tumors
09/08/2025
Jolynn Tumolo
A history of moderate to severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) in US adult civilians was associated with an increased risk of developing a malignant brain tumor over follow-up.
A history of moderate to severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) in US adult civilians was associated with an increased risk of developing a malignant brain tumor over follow-up.
A history of moderate to severe...
09/08/2025
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New AASM Patient-Reported Outcome Tool Valid for Monitoring Sleep Apnea
09/08/2025
Jolynn Tumolo
A patient-reported outcome tool developed by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) is clinically valid, reliable, and feasible for monitoring treatment response and longitudinal symptom progression in adults with obstructive sleep...
A patient-reported outcome tool developed by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) is clinically valid, reliable, and feasible for monitoring treatment response and longitudinal symptom progression in adults with obstructive sleep...
A patient-reported outcome tool...
09/08/2025
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Mediterranean Diet May Mitigate Genetic Risk for Alzheimer Disease
09/05/2025
Brionna Mendoza
For those carrying the APOE4 gene, following a Mediterranean diet may lower the risk of developing Alzheimer disease and dementia, suggest study results published in Nature Medicine.
For those carrying the APOE4 gene, following a Mediterranean diet may lower the risk of developing Alzheimer disease and dementia, suggest study results published in Nature Medicine.
For those carrying the APOE4...
09/05/2025
Neurology
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In Early Trial, Ambroxol Shows Promise for Parkinson Disease Dementia
09/02/2025
Jolynn Tumolo
A drug used in Europe for treating respiratory conditions was safe, well-tolerated, and demonstrated target engagement in patients with Parkinson disease dementia (PDD).
A drug used in Europe for treating respiratory conditions was safe, well-tolerated, and demonstrated target engagement in patients with Parkinson disease dementia (PDD).
A drug used in Europe for...
09/02/2025
Neurology
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Less Than a Third of Patients With Focal Epilepsy Become Seizure-Free on First ASM
08/26/2025
Jolynn Tumolo
Most patients with newly diagnosed focal epilepsy require more than 1 antiseizure medication (ASM) and more than 1 year to achieve seizure freedom.
Most patients with newly diagnosed focal epilepsy require more than 1 antiseizure medication (ASM) and more than 1 year to achieve seizure freedom.
Most patients with newly...
08/26/2025
Neurology
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Phase 2 Trial Finds Risdiplam Effective and Safe in Newborns With SMA
08/21/2025
Jolynn Tumolo
Infants with presymptomatic spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) treated with risdiplam as early as 16 days of age had better functional and survival outcomes at 12 and 24 months compared with untreated infants with SMA.
Infants with presymptomatic spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) treated with risdiplam as early as 16 days of age had better functional and survival outcomes at 12 and 24 months compared with untreated infants with SMA.
Infants with presymptomatic...
08/21/2025
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Early Intravenous Immunoglobulins May Improve Outcomes in Anti-IgLON5 Disease
08/18/2025
Jolynn Tumolo
Starting intravenous immunoglobulins within the first year of anti-IgLON5 disease onset was associated with better outcomes and fewer deaths over follow-up, according to study results published in JAMA Neurology.
Starting intravenous immunoglobulins within the first year of anti-IgLON5 disease onset was associated with better outcomes and fewer deaths over follow-up, according to study results published in JAMA Neurology.
Starting intravenous...
08/18/2025
Neurology
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Cannabinoids Produce Worse Sleep Outcomes in Small Pilot Study
08/15/2025
Brionna Mendoza
A single dose of tetrahydrocannabinol/cannabidiol (THC/CBD) resulted in worse sleep for study participants with insomnia.
A single dose of tetrahydrocannabinol/cannabidiol (THC/CBD) resulted in worse sleep for study participants with insomnia.
A single dose of...
08/15/2025
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Oseltamivir Reduces Risk of Serious Neuropsychiatric Events in Children During Influenza Episodes
08/13/2025
Maria Mantas
Oseltamivir treatment was associated with a reduction in serious neuropsychiatric events in children and adolescents during influenza episodes, according to cohort study results published in JAMA Neurology. 
Oseltamivir treatment was associated with a reduction in serious neuropsychiatric events in children and adolescents during influenza episodes, according to cohort study results published in JAMA Neurology. 
Oseltamivir treatment was...
08/13/2025
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
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