Brain Health

New research reveals that GLP-1 receptor agonists like semaglutide may significantly reduce stroke impacts and improve recovery outcomes.

Hospitalized older adults infected with SARS-CoV-2 had faster declines in executive function and memory compared with both uninfected and nonhospitalized infected patients.

Sepiapterin treatment allowed patients to liberalize their diet while reaching or exceeding recommended daily protein allowances in patients living with phenylketonuria.

VMAT2 inhibitors can improve movement symptoms.

New research links gabapentin use for back pain to increased dementia risk, especially in middle-aged adults.

A direct link between memories and physical changes has not yet been established.

Amyvid is used for brain imaging to estimate amyloid plaque density in patients with cognitive impairment undergoing evaluation for Alzheimer disease.

A recent meta-analysis reveals low persistence rates with anti-dementia drugs, highlighting factors influencing adherence and the need for standardized reporting.

Taletrectinib demonstrated high response rates and was well tolerated among patients with ROS1+ non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).

The authors wrote that a life course approach to the treatment and prevention of depression may help reduce individual burdens of dementia.

Never taking a break does more harm than good.

Integrated health system specialty pharmacies can improve patient care for non–multiple sclerosis neurologic conditions.

The small molecule effectively blocks cell death effector proteins, potentially rescuing cells from degeneration.

The Lumipulse G pTau217/ß-Amyloid 1-42 Plasma Ratio is the first in vitro diagnostic device that tests blood to aid in diagnosing Alzheimer disease.

Cure Rare Disease's CRD-002 receives FDA orphan drug designation, advancing hope for SCA3 treatment with innovative oligonucleotide therapy.

With Oregon, Colorado, and New Mexico legalizing psilocybin-assisted therapy, opportunities for treatment are expanding.

The approved injection contains dihydroergotamine (DHE), which is the same medication used in hospitals, in a ready-to-use device.

These findings demonstrate an association that is independent of the disease’s genetic predisposition.

These results build off prior studies which demonstrated effectiveness of Bergen 4-day treatment (B4DT) in patients with panic disorders.

A recent study reveals a significant number of patients with psychiatric histories experience emergency visits after starting glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) medications, raising safety concerns.

New trials reveal xanomeline and trospium effectively alleviate schizophrenia symptoms, offering a novel treatment option with minimal adverse effects.

A survey showed that 92% of Americans are open to treatments that would slow disease progression.

In clinical trials, the dihydroergotamine (DHE) nasal powder had favorable safety profiles and rapid pain relief in patients with migraine with or without aura.

Nipocalimab the first and only FcRn blocker approved in anti-acetylcholine receptor– or anti-muscle-specific kinase adults and children with generalized myasthenia gravis.

The breakthrough designation is supported by clinical data from ongoing phase 1/2 trials.

The safety profile of diazepam nasal spray among pediatric patients was consistent with older patients, supporting its use in this age group.

Nipocalimab with standard of care helped patients with generalized myasthenia gravis (gMG) maintain improvements in daily living and quantitative scores compared with placebo.

The future holds the promise of earlier diagnosis, more targeted therapies, and personalized neurological care, said speaker William D. Freeman, MD, FAAN.

Huntington disease (HD) has no curative treatments, therefore, there is a great need for therapies that can reduce or slow the progression of symptoms.