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Prof. Joaquim Ferreira shares insights from EAN 2025 on the future of Parkinson’s disease care. He discusses realistic timelines for DMTs, the evolving role of gene therapy for genetic subgroups, and the potential of adaptive deep brain stimulation. Prof. Ferreira also highlights the growing importance of optimizing current treatments, interdisciplinary care, and addressing persistent challenges such as gait disturbance, dyskinesia, and cognitive decline.
At EAN 2025, Prof. K. Ray Chaudhuri shares insights into cutting-edge Parkinson's drug delivery methods, the future of biomarker-driven care, advances in managing sleep disturbances, and the vital role of lifestyle modifications in optimizing patient outcomes.
"Continued support for research, and for the patients themselves, is absolutely critical. I’m grateful for the opportunity to help bring some of this work to light." Dr Anissa Abi-Dargham is Chair of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health at the Renaissance ...
Physician burnout is at a critical point. In this episode, Nicky speaks with Dr Alfred Atanda about why so many physicians are burning out and what can be done to change the trend. From personal experience to system-wide solutions, Dr Atanda shares valuable insights on improving physician well-being and building a more effective healthcare culture.
“Your brain thrives on connection; meeting people, interacting and sharing ideas is vital for not only your individual brain health but also our species survival” In this inspiring conversation, and as part of touchNEUROLOGY’s Future Leaders 2025 series, we speak ...
What if your medical degree could launch more than a clinical career? In this candid and compelling read, Dr Jon Edelson shares his lessons for early-career clinicians ready to think beyond the bedside and explore the business of medicine.
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a neurodegenerative disorder of upper and lower motor neurons that results in progressive motor impairment. ALS is the most common disease of motor neurons with an annual incidence of approximately 1.7–2.5 per 100,000 people. It is a ...
n this interview, we speak with Dr Anthony Caggiano, Chief Medical Officer and Head of R&D at Cognition Therapeutics, and Lisa Ricciardi, the company’s Chief Executive Officer. They discuss the design and findings of the phase II SHINE trial evaluating zervimesine (CT-1812) in mild to moderate Alzheimer’s disease, including important biomarker and clinical insights presented at recent international conferences. They also reflect on promising data from a study in dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB) and how these results are shaping the company’s next steps.
In this episode, we explore the future of continuing medical education (CME) with the team behind touchIME. Hannah Fisher and Matthew Goodwin share insights into global and US trends, the importance of patient inclusivity and how educational outcomes are evolving to better measure the direct impact of learning on clinical practice and patient care.
In this Q&A, Dr Andy Liu, Associate Professor of Neurology at Duke University School of Medicine, discusses his presentation on the clinical use of lecanemab in Alzheimer’s disease. Drawing on real-world experience and findings from the 2022 CLARITY AD study, Dr Liu explores the treatment’s benefits, challenges in daily practice and the importance of patient-centred care in this evolving therapeutic landscape.
The 2025 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Neurology in San Diego brought together over 14,500 neurology professionals from 110 countries and all 50 US states, alongside more than 300 exhibiting companies. It was a week filled with inspiring science, learning, and global collaboration—all in support of advancing brain health for all. Among the many highlights were the late-breaking abstracts, showcasing some of the most exciting developments in neurology. From this impressive selection, we’ve chosen five standout presentations that reflect the innovation and momentum seen throughout the meeting.
Brain Awareness Week, taking place from March 10-16, 2025, is a global campaign dedicated to fostering public enthusiasm and support for brain science, organised by the Dana Foundation. Each March, participants worldwide organize imaginative activities that highlight the wonders of the brain and the profound impact of neuroscience on our daily lives.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved ONAPGO™ (apomorphine hydrochloride) sublingual film for the treatment of “off” episodes in Parkinson’s disease (PD), providing patients with a new, on-demand therapy to rapidly alleviate motor symptoms when standard medications wear off.
As we move through 2025, touchNEUROLOGY remains committed to sharing the latest developments in Parkinson’s disease (PD). Our society partners at Parkinson’s Europe have outlined three key hopes for the year ahead—each representing a crucial step toward better support, understanding and treatment for the Parkinson’s community.
Huntington’s disease (HD) is a neurodegenerative disease inherited in an autosomal dominant manner. It is caused by an expansion of cytosine, adenine, guanine (CAG) repeats within the huntingtin (HTT) gene, which is located on chromosome 4. This pathological expansion of ...
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In this episode, we’re joined by Bradley Love, Professor of Cognitive and Decision Sciences at UCL, ELLIS fellow, and creator of BrainGPT. We discuss how this large language model is poised to assist researchers in advancing their work.
A powerful new illustrated book, What Parkinson’s Feels Like, has been released to help build empathy and raise awareness about the lived experience of Parkinson’s disease. Created by artist Barbara Salsberg Mathews, who was diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 2020, the book translates vivid descriptions from people with Parkinson’s around the world into compelling, mixed-media illustrations.
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