The phase 2 study results of ANX005, a humanized monoclonal antibody targeting C1q, for patients with Huntington’s disease were presented at MDS 2022. In this touchNEUROLOGY interview, we speak with Dr Rajeev Kumar (Rocky Mountain Movement Disorders Center, Englewood, CO, USA) to discuss the key results, their significance and the next steps. The abstract entitled […]

Two cases of COVID-19 vaccination associated neurological symptoms were presented, with patients displaying parkinsonism and cognitive dysfunction. In this touchNEUROLOGY interview, we speak with Dr Suman Kushwaha (Institute of Human Behaviour and Allied Sciences (IHBAS), Dilshad Garden, Delhi, India) to discuss the neurological symptoms and investigations leading to the case report conclusions.  The abstract entitled […]

The CHAMPION-NMOSD trial (NCT04201262) is a global, open-label, multicentre, phase 3, externally controlled study of ravulizumab in adults with anti-aquaporin-4 antibody-positive neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD). In this touchNEUROLOGY interview, we caught up with Prof. Sean Pittock (Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA) to discuss the unmet needs in the treatment and management of NMOSD, and […]

The CHAMPION-NMOSD trial (NCT04201262) is a global, open-label, multicentre, phase 3, externally controlled study of ravulizumab in adults with anti-aquaporin-4 antibody-positive neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD). In this touchNEUROLOGY interview, we caught up with Prof. Sean Pittock (Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA) to discuss the pre-specified efficacy analyses in clinically relevant patient subgroups, and the […]

Disease-modifying therapies (DMTs) have brought about substantial improvements to the lives of people with multiple sclerosis (MS).1–3 However, MS remains a chronic disease with a variable course and symptoms, representing a substantial challenge to quality of life.2,3 MS management requires a personalized approach by which healthcare professionals (HCPs) partner with patients.4,5 MS nurses play a central role in […]

The surge in social media use seems to have become a sign of our times. Social media has ramified into not only our personal lives but, importantly, also our professional lives and will continue to do so in the future.1–4 At the same time, more neurologists resorted to online learning modalities, including podcasts and social media […]

Myasthenia gravis (MG) represents the major and most frequent primary disorder of the neuromuscular junction. Clinical hallmarks are variable and include exercise-induced weakness involving extraocular, bulbar, limb and/or axial muscles.1 Respiratory involvement, characterized by orthopnoea or dyspnoea with exertion, occurs in about 40% of patients with MG and is often associated with bulbar dysfunction and neck […]

Infection of the central nervous system (CNS) due to cytomegalovirus (CMV) is rare, as it typically occurrs in immunocompromised patients and rarely affects those who are immunocompetent.1 Brain infection – manifested by meningoencephalitis – is much more common than infection of the spinal cord or nerve roots.1 CMV infection of the spine has been almost exclusively reported as an inflammatory polyradiculitis […]