Neurology Updates

Neurology Updates

Here you will find regular scientific news from our Scientific Panels. We cover all areas of neurology, including rare diseases. The most recent news are displayed below. You will find all news of different areas sorted into the subsections of the respective scientific panel. Enjoy reading!

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| Clinical neurophysiology | Rare Neurological Diseases  

Key clinical parameters, including stepwise progression, asymmetry, inflammatory markers, and neuroimaging (including ultrasound), can improve nerve…

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| Multiple Sclerosis  

Consensus-based recommendations issued by ECTRIMS and the EBMT on AHSCT use in MS and NMOSD

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| Epilepsy  

Recent studies demonstrated statistical plausibility of gene-disease associations in patients with focal lesional epilepsy. The identification of…

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| Muscle & Neuromuscular Junction Disorders  

A meta-analysis comparing placebo-controlled trials in MG found a comparable effect of all innovative approaches, except for Rituximab, on the MG-ADL,…

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| Coma & Chronic Disorders of Consciousness  

This study explored the link between the evolution of consciousness and the advancement of the decannulation protocol in patients with prolonged…

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| Clinical neurophysiology | Rare Neurological Diseases  

Updated approach to GBS highlight its complexity and the need for broader approaches and personalized treatments to improve outcomes globally.

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| Neuroscience/ Translational neurology  

This is a summary of the paper titled “Trigeminal ganglion neurons are directly activated by influx of CSF solutes in a migraine model,” published in…

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| Neuroscience/ Translational neurology  

This paper explores the potential connection between hypocretin/orexin neurons in the lateral hypothalamus and epileptic seizures. To investigate this…

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| Muscle & Neuromuscular Junction Disorders | Rare Neurological Diseases  

Biomarkers are currently rarely used as primary endpoint in clinical trials in neuromuscular diseases. Biomarkers can be divided into…

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| Coma & Chronic Disorders of Consciousness | Rare Neurological Diseases  

This open-label controlled study investigates the use of subcutaneous apomorphine for patients with prolonged disorders of consciousness. It suggests…

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| Neuroepidemiology  

MS progression is linked to factors like vitamin D, EBV, obesity, and smoking. Targeting these with personalised care may slow progression and improve…

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| Neuroepidemiology  

Neurological health disparities, driven by socioeconomic, racial and care inequities, impact outcomes in neurological diseases. Addressing these needs…

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