Neurology Minute

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Characteristics and Motivations of People With ALS Who Pursue Medical Aid in Dying - Part 2 Sep 19, 2025

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In part two of this two-part series, Dr. Robert Holloway and Dr. Carolyn Rennels discuss the future of addressing intolerable suffering in practice and explore the opportunities for MAID.

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https://www.neurology.org/doi/10.1212/CPJ.0000000000200478

Characteristics and Motivations of People With ALS Who Pursue Medical Aid in Dying - Part 1 Sep 18, 2025

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In part one of this two-part series, Dr. Robert Holloway and Dr. Carolyn Rennels discuss the main takeaway points from the paper.

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https://www.neurology.org/doi/10.1212/CPJ.0000000000200478

Outcomes Following Acute Plasma Exchange for MOGAD - Part 1 Sep 17, 2025

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In part one of this three-part series, Dr. Justin Abbatemarco and Drs. John Chen and Smathorn Thakolwiboon discuss the outcomes following plasma exchange in MOGAD and explore how the findings from this study can inform patient care.

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https://www.neurology.org/doi/10.1212/WNL.0000000000213903

Safety and Efficacy of Satralizumab in Patients with Generalized MG Sep 16, 2025

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Dr. Justin Abbatemarco and Dr. Aaron Zelikovich discuss the safety and efficacy of satralizumab and its role in the current treatment landscape for myasthenia gravis.

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https://www.thelancet.com/journals/laneur/article/PIIS1474-4422(24)00514-3/fulltext

UNITE Randomized Clinical Trial Sep 15, 2025

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Dr. Bradley Ong discusses the efficacy and safety of fremanezumab in adults with migraine and comorbid major depressive disorder.

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https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamaneurology/fullarticle/2833452

Advancements in Neurology: A Conversation with Dr. Walter Koroshetz - Part 2 Sep 12, 2025

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In part two of this two-part series, Dr. Stacey Clardy and Dr. Walter Koroshetz discuss ways to empower professionals in the fields of neurology and research.

Advancements in Neurology: A Conversation with Dr. Walter Koroshetz - Part 1 Sep 11, 2025

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In the first part of this two-part series, Dr. Stacey Clardy and Dr. Walter Koroshetz discuss strategies for advancing the fields of neurology and neuroscience research.

Women History Minute - Ellen Grass Sep 10, 2025

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Dr. Bakhtawar Ahmad discuss Ellen Grass the founder of the Grass Instruments Company, which played a vital role in the technological development of EEG in this women history minute.

Shedding a Light on Neurodiversity Sep 09, 2025

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Dr. Paige Kalika discusses the importance of embracing neurodiversity in medicine.

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https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/article-abstract/2830611

Dihydroergotamine Nasal Powder Sep 08, 2025

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Dr. Bradley Ong discusses a newly FDA-approved nasal powder formulation for treating debilitating migraine attacks.