Watch experts discuss strategies to accelerate MG diagnosis and treatment, plus consider emerging therapies.
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.
Prof. Bengt Winblad shares insights EAN 2025 on the evolving landscape of Alzheimer’s diagnosis and treatment. He discusses the growing role of biomarkers, the balance between early detection and clinical accuracy, and the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic on dementia care. Prof. Winblad also explores emerging therapies, including monoclonal antibodies, and highlights the importance of combining biomarkers with cognitive testing to improve diagnostic precision and address the rise in undiagnosed cases post-pandemic.
"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 ...
In this episode of Visionary Voices, Dr Anthony Caggiano, Chief Medical Officer at Cognition Therapeutics, joins us to explore how biomarkers are transforming our understanding of Alzheimer’s disease, from diagnosis and disease progression to drug development and the future of clinical care.
"I have learned to value meeting patients where they are, listening with empathy, and offering structure, which can build trust, strengthen compliance, and improve outcomes." Dr Anna Maria Laure, postgraduate trainee in psychiatry and psychotherapy at the Medical University ...
"it is great to find out that some reasoning and a prescription has helped someone turn their life around" Dr Alexander Lisinski, resident psychiatrist at Sahlgrenska University Hospital and researcher at the Department of Pharmacology, Sahlgrenska Academy, Gothenburg, Sweden, ...
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.
 "this is a field where rigorous science can rapidly change lives" Dr Bardia Nourbakhsh, Associate Professor of Neurology, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, USA, is a rising star whose work bridges rigorous clinical neurological research with compassionate, patient-centred 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.
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is characterized by the degeneration of both upper and lower motor neurons, which ultimately leads to muscle weakness, atrophy, spasticity and contractures.1 ALS typically manifests in the 50–60 years age range, although familial cases may present in ...
touchNEUROLOGY is delighted to congratulate Dr Amit Bar-Or of Penn Medicine on receiving the 2025 John Dystel Prize for Multiple Sclerosis Research, jointly awarded by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society (NMMS) and the American Academy of Neurology (AAN). This honour recognizes his groundbreaking work in neuroimmunology, precision medicine, and biomarker research in multiple sclerosis (MS).
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.
Seizures are one of the most frequent neurological disorders in neonates − the incidence of seizures in infants born at term is 1–3 per 1,000 live births, and is even higher in both preterm and very-low-birth-weight infants at 1–13 per 1,000 live births.1 Seizures may ...
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