Neurology Minute

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Trends and Disparities in the Utilization of Thymectomy for MG in the US Apr 03, 2025

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Dr. Gordon Smith and Dr. Jennifer Morganroth discuss the trends in thymectomy utilization for myasthenia gravis.

References: https://www.neurology.org/doi/10.1212/CPJ.0000000000200335

The Latest Data from Lenadogene Nolparvovec Gene Therapy Trials for Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy -Part 1 Apr 02, 2025

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In part one of this four-part series, Dr. Justin Abbatemarco and Dr. Nancy Newman discuss how Leber hereditary optic neuropathy (LHON) typically presents and outline the steps for diagnosing LHON in a clinical setting.

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https://index.mirasmart.com/AAN2025/PDFfiles/AAN2025-002206.html

Busting Myths in Sleep, Headache and Concussion Apr 01, 2025

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Dr. Joyce K. Lee-Iannotti introduces the collaborative section showcase happening in-person at the 77th AAN Annual Meeting on Monday, April 7th, from 12:00 - 1:00 pm PDT in room 24AB.

Experts from the sleep, headache, and concussion sections are coming together to host a pro/con debate on pressing issues affecting the field of neurology.

Click here to learn more about the AAN Section Showcase: Busting Myths in Sleep, Headache, and Concussion: Pro/Con Debate.

Cytokine, Chemokine, and Neurofilament Light Chain Signatures in Anti-LGI-1 Encephalitis - Part 4 Mar 31, 2025

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In the fourth and final episode of this four-part series, Dr. Justin Abbatemarco and Dr. Albert Aboseif discuss treatment options currently available for patients with LGI-1-AE.

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https://index.mirasmart.com/AAN2025/PDFfiles/AAN2025-003990.html

Ten Years of Neurology® Genetics Mar 28, 2025

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Dr. Andrea Gropman and Dr. Stefan Pulst discuss the significant advancements in Neurology® Genetics over the past decade.

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https://www.neurology.org/doi/10.1212/NXG.0000000000200252

Global Recommendations for Migraine Mar 27, 2025

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Dr. Jessica Ailani and Dr. Francesca Puledda discuss the International Headache Society's global practice recommendations for acute and preventive treatment of migraine.

Show reference:

https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/03331024241252666

https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/03331024241269735

Cytokine, Chemokine, and Neurofilament Light Chain Signatures in Anti-LGI-1 Encephalitis - Part 3 Mar 26, 2025

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In the third episode of this four-part series, Dr. Justin Abbatemarco and Dr. Albert Aboseif discuss the inspiration behind this abstract.

Show reference:

https://index.mirasmart.com/AAN2025/PDFfiles/AAN2025-003990.html

Cytokine, Chemokine, and Neurofilament Light Chain Signatures in Anti-LGI-1 Encephalitis - Part 2 Mar 25, 2025

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In the second part of this four-part series, Dr. Justin Abbatemarco and Dr. Albert Aboseif discuss treatment options for LGI-1 encephalitis.

Show reference:

https://index.mirasmart.com/AAN2025/PDFfiles/AAN2025-003990.html

Cytokine, Chemokine, and Neurofilament Light Chain Signatures in Anti-LGI-1 Encephalitis - Part 1 Mar 24, 2025

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In part one of this four-part series, Dr. Justin Abbatemarco and Dr. Albert Aboseif discuss how LGI-1 encephalitis typically presents in clinic and how to make the correct diagnosis.

Show reference:

https://index.mirasmart.com/AAN2025/PDFfiles/AAN2025-003990.html

Association of Smoking and Young Cryptogenic Ischemic Stroke Mar 21, 2025

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Dr. Dan Ackerman and Dr. Phillip Ferdinand discuss the impact smoking has on stroke risk.

Show reference:

https://www.neurology.org/doi/10.1212/WN9.0000000000000003