Elizabeth Spurgeon, MD, on Lifestyle Interventions as an Adjunct to Epilepsy Care Isabella Ciccone, MPH, Elizabeth Spurgeon, MD

Published Date: 08 Nov 2026

An epileptologist at Cleveland Clinic discussed findings from a recently published study of lifestyle interventions in epilepsy and why these approaches should complement rather than replace antiseizure medications.

Read Full News

Latest News

PREVAiLS Phase 3 Trial Evaluates Pridopidine in Early, Rapidly Progressive ALS Louie Pasculli

The 500-participant study will assess whether pridopidine, an investigational sigma-1 receptor agonist, can slow functional decline and improve survival in patients with early, rapidly progressing amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.

Distinguishing Lambert-Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome From Ocular Myasthenia Gravis in the Eye Clinic Marco Meglio

Kiril Kiprovski, MD, clinical professor of neurology and director of the Division of Neuromuscular Medicine at NYU Langone, reviews the clinical clues, bedside tests, and referral considerations that help eye care clinicians identify Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome in patients with fluctuating ptosis or diplopia.

Final Results Reported for EPISOD1 Trial of SOD1-ALS Gene Therapy AMT-162 Marco Meglio

uniQure presented final safety and biomarker results from the discontinued EPISOD1 trial of AMT-162, an investigational gene therapy for SOD1-associated ALS.

Analyzing Inebilizumab’s Durable Benefit in MINT Open-Label Extension Marco Meglio

Richard Nowak, MD, director of the Yale Myasthenia Gravis Clinic and global principal investigator of the MINT trial, discusses open-label extension findings for inebilizumab, a CD19-directed B cell depleting therapy, in generalized myasthenia gravis.

IJMSC Webinar Series Guides MS Clinicians From Idea to Publication Matt Hoffman

IJMSC editor-in-chief, François Bethoux, MD, and colleagues cover idea generation, poster conversion, literature reviews, and peer review in a 4-part webinar series for MS clinicians.

FDA Grants Priority Review to Huntington Disease Gene Therapy BLA Marco Meglio

The FDA accepted uniQure's biologics license application for ifezuntirgene inilparvovec and granted it Priority Review, setting a target action date of May 1, 2027.

Todays Updates

Breath-Hold Does Not Improve Robotic Bronchoscopy Yield: STABLE Trial Roshen Mathew, MD, DAABIP

Among 117 patients, breath-hold ventilation did not improve strict diagnostic yield vs conventional (86.8% vs 92.2%) in robotic bronchoscopy.

Biopsy Scarring and Pegcetacoplan Response in C3G, With Carla Nester, MD

Biopsy Scarring and Pegcetacoplan Response in C3G, With Carla Nester, MD

Todays Updates

Breath-Hold Does Not Improve Robotic Bronchoscopy Yield: STABLE Trial Roshen Mathew, MD, DAABIP

Among 117 patients, breath-hold ventilation did not improve strict diagnostic yield vs conventional (86.8% vs 92.2%) in robotic bronchoscopy.

Biopsy Scarring and Pegcetacoplan Response in C3G, With Carla Nester, MD

Biopsy Scarring and Pegcetacoplan Response in C3G, With Carla Nester, MD

Latest News

The 500-participant study will assess whether pridopidine, an investigational sigma-1 receptor agonist, can slow functional decline and improve survival in patients with early, rapidly progressing amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.

Kiril Kiprovski, MD, clinical professor of neurology and director of the Division of Neuromuscular Medicine at NYU Langone, reviews the clinical clues, bedside tests, and referral considerations that help eye care clinicians identify Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome in patients with fluctuating ptosis or diplopia.

uniQure presented final safety and biomarker results from the discontinued EPISOD1 trial of AMT-162, an investigational gene therapy for SOD1-associated ALS.

Richard Nowak, MD, director of the Yale Myasthenia Gravis Clinic and global principal investigator of the MINT trial, discusses open-label extension findings for inebilizumab, a CD19-directed B cell depleting therapy, in generalized myasthenia gravis.

IJMSC editor-in-chief, François Bethoux, MD, and colleagues cover idea generation, poster conversion, literature reviews, and peer review in a 4-part webinar series for MS clinicians.

The FDA accepted uniQure's biologics license application for ifezuntirgene inilparvovec and granted it Priority Review, setting a target action date of May 1, 2027.

News All Time

Understanding Advances Shaping Precision Medicine for Generalized Myasthenia Gravis Marco Meglio

Shaida Khan, DO, associate professor of neurology at UT Southwestern Medical Center, reflected on a recent NeurologyLive Clinical Forum on generalized myasthenia gravis and discussed how FcRn and complement inhibitors are reshaping treatment algorithms for the disease.

Examining Trontinemab in Early Alzheimer Disease: The Phase 3 TRONTIER 1 and 2 Trials Isabella Ciccone, MPH

The phase 3 TRONTIER 1 and 2 trials will test whether trontinemab's faster brain entry and rapid amyloid clearance translate into slower clinical decline in early Alzheimer disease.

Episode 178: Evolving Approaches to Epilepsy Clinical Trial Design Isabella Ciccone, MPH, M. Scott Perry, MD, Marco Meglio

Mind Moments®, a podcast from NeurologyLive®, brings you an exclusive interview with M. Scott Perry, MD. [LISTEN TIME: 15 minutes]

Insights on the Updated 2026 AHA/ASA Stroke Rehabilitation Guidelines Louie Pasculli, Talya Fleming, MD, Sara Cuccurullo, MD

Sara Cuccurullo, MD, FAAPMR, and Talya Fleming, MD, FAAPMR, of Hackensack Meridian JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute, discuss the updated adult stroke rehabilitation and recovery guidelines and their implications for clinical practice.

Blood-Based Biomarkers for Monitoring Treatment Response in Multiple Sclerosis Louie Pasculli, Kim Henriksen, PhD

Kim Henriksen, PhD, discusses research evaluating blood-based biomarkers of blood-brain barrier remodeling and immune cell activity in multiple sclerosis, including their potential to track treatment responses and inform future biomarker development.

World Stroke Day 2026: Closing the Gap Between Stroke Onset and the Emergency Call Number Isabella Ciccone, MPH, Brian Snelling, MD

Brian Snelling, MD, director of the stroke program at Marcus Neuroscience Institute discussed delays in calling 911 after stroke onset, gaps in awareness of atypical symptoms, and how to reach underserved populations.

World Stroke Day: Preventing Perioperative Stroke With Predictive Tools Marco Meglio, Shadi Yaghi, MD

Shadi Yaghi, MD, FAHA, Chair of Neurology at Hackensack Meridian Neuroscience Institute at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, discusses a new calculator that predicts stroke risk within 30 days of a procedure.

Incorporating the Updated AAN/AHS Migraine Prevention Guideline Into Practice Isabella Ciccone, MPH, Ann Pakalnis, MD

The clinical professor of neurology and pediatrics at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center discussed payer step therapy, earlier preventive treatment, and questions the updated guideline leaves open.

Joanna Wardlaw, MD, on Biomarkers, Repurposed Drugs, and the Future of Small Vessel Disease Treatment Marco Meglio

Joanna Wardlaw, MD, Professor of Applied Neuroimaging at the University of Edinburgh, discusses the evolving understanding of cerebral small vessel disease, emerging therapeutic approaches, and the makings behind a successful trial.

Collective Advocacy, Shared Priorities, and What’s Ahead at MDA 2027 Marco Meglio, Paul Melmeyer, MPP

Paul Melmeyer, MPP, Executive Vice President of Public Policy and Advocacy at the Muscular Dystrophy Association, discusses the Neuromuscular Advocacy Collaborative, its growing year-round presence, and what the group hopes to accomplish heading into the 2027 MDA Clinical and Scientific Conference.

Brain Chat: Migraine: More Than Just a Headache Mitzi Joi Williams, MD

Mitzi Joi Williams, MD, is joined by Temitope Adeola, MD, and Chantale Branson, MD, to discuss migraine as a complex neurological condition, including recognizing symptoms and triggers, navigating acute and preventive treatment options, and incorporating lifestyle modifications to improve migraine management.

NeuroVoices: Bruce Ovbiagele, MD, MSc, MAS, MBA, on the Future of Stroke Publishing Marco Meglio, Bruce Ovbiagele, MD, MSc, MAS, MBA

The Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of the American Heart Association discussed what journal editors look for in stroke research submissions, how AI and open access are reshaping publishing, and the equity gaps that still exist for researchers in lower-income countries.

Phase 2 ACUITY Analysis Shows Privosegtor Associated With Smaller Early NfL and GFAP Increases in Acute Optic Neuritis Isabella Ciccone, MPH

New biomarker data showed smaller post-onset increases in plasma neurofilament light chain and glial fibrillary acidic protein with privosegtor added to steroids in patients with acute optic neuritis.

The Expanding Role of Blood-Based Biomarkers in MS Care Louie Pasculli, Terrie Livingston, PharmD

Terry Livingston, PharmD, vice president of medical affairs at Octave Bioscience, discussed the evolving role of blood-based biomarkers in multiple sclerosis care.

CORE-VNS Study Shows Sustained Seizure Reduction With VNS Therapy at 36 Months Louie Pasculli

The 36-month CORE-VNS study findings showed sustained seizure reduction, improved quality of life, and reduced seizure-related hospitalizations among people with drug-resistant epilepsy receiving vagus nerve stimulation therapy.

This Week on NeurologyLive® — October 26, 2026 Isabella Ciccone, MPH

Here's some of what is coming soon to NeurologyLive® this week.

Recommended News For You

Error on the MGUS-Autoimmune Disease Association.

Preschoolers With Cancer Have Poor Motor Skills

Investigations may result in novel combination therapies for early-stage lung cancers.

Extracellular matrix pathway emerges as treatment target for pediatric cancer

Ruxolitinib Reduces Acute GVHD in Transplant Patients

combating racial discrimination in next-generation breast cancer screening.

Survival improved with lobectomy, segmentectomy in early non-small cell lung cancer

Recommended Articles For You

Biologic Therapies for Cutaneous Immune-Related Adverse Events in the Era of Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors 

Diagnosis and Treatment of Follicular Thyroid Cancer: A Comprehensive Guide 

Structural Variant Landscapes in Solid Tumors: Clinical and Molecular Perspectives 

Unlocking the Mystery of Granulomas: A Closer Look at the Causes and Treatment 

Whats more on Hidoc Dr.

Medical Updates
KOL Videos
Surveys
Events

Daily news to keep you up to date

Gain valuable insights with our in-depth KOL Video discussions

Participate and win cash vouchers

Get updates on the latest events happening around the world
Featured News
Featured Articles
Featured Events
Featured KOL Videos

1.

Classifying childhood brain cancers by immune response may improve diagnostics and treatments

2.

The pathology of incurable cancers can be predicted thanks to research.

3.

Cancer Patients' Depression May Be Helped by Psilocybin.

4.

Clinical trial sees dramatic results using radiation to treat breast cancer

5.

Cancerous breast tissue glows in new AI-enhanced MRI images

1.

Adaptive Neoantigen Vaccines for Solid Tumor Therapy

2.

Integrating Immunotherapy and Staging Guidelines in Lung Cancer Treatment

3.

Integrated Frameworks in Hematology in Clinical Decision-Making

4.

Advancing Oncology Careers with Education, Workflow Tools, and Clinical Resources

5.

Unraveling the Genetic Mystery of Hereditary Spherocytosis

1.

International Conference on Innovations in Critical Care for Oncology and Cardiology

2.

International Conference on Oncology, Cardiology and Critical Care Policy

3.

International Conference on Oncology, Cancer Prevention and Public Health

4.

International Conference on Cancer Nursing and Rehabilitation Strategies

5.

International Conference on Best Practices in Oncology, Cardiology and Critical Care

1.

Thromboprophylaxis In Medical Settings

2.

From Guidelines to Practice: Hematology

3.

Expert Group meeting with the management of EGFR mutation positive NSCLC - Part III

4.

Breaking Ground: ALK-Positive Lung Cancer Front-Line Management - Part V

5.

Sickle Cell Disease Explained

Fastest Growing Medical Platform for Doctors

Address :
Hidoc Dr. Inc. | Delaware C Corp | 1309 Coffeen Ave. Suite 1200, Sheridan WY, 82801

Phone :
+1-415-463-3094

Email :
anishagadia@hidoc.co

Quick Links

Drug DatabaseDrug InteractionDiseases Database
KOL VideosKnowledge HubQuizzes
Medical UpdatesEventsAbout Us

© Copyright 2026 Hidoc Dr. Inc.

Terms & Conditions - LLP | Inc. | Privacy Policy - LLP | Inc. | Account Deactivation
Home
Profile
Login
bot