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

Published Date: 28 Oct 2026

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CAR-T Agent Zola-cel Shows No New Multiple Sclerosis Disease Activity in Phase 1 Study Louie Pasculli

Updated data from Breakfree-2 study showed that treatment with a single zola-cel infusion achieved NEDA-3 in highly active relapsing multiple sclerosis and led to mostly stable disability in progressive multiple sclerosis.

NeurologyLive® Brain Games: October 25, 2026 Louie Pasculli, Marco Meglio

Test your neurology knowledge with NeurologyLive®'s weekly quiz series, featuring questions on a variety of clinical and historical neurology topics. This week's topic is recent advances in gene therapies.

Tenecteplase Benefit Before Thrombectomy Varies by Stroke Cause, Study Shows Marco Meglio

A secondary analysis of the BRIDGE-TNK trial found tenecteplase before thrombectomy improved functional outcomes in cardioembolic but not atherosclerotic stroke.

Houston Forum Highlights Awareness Gaps in NF1 Plexiform Neurofibroma Care Marco Meglio

At a NeurologyLive and Targeted Oncology Clinical Forum in Houston, Kevin J. Bielamowicz, MD, of Arkansas Children’s Hospital, discussed how incidental diagnosis and limited awareness of systemic therapy continue to delay care for patients with NF1-associated plexiform neurofibromas.

Remibrutinib Lowers Relapse Rate vs Teriflunomide in Relapsing MS Matt Hoffman, Louie Pasculli

Phase 3 data show the oral BTK inhibitor reduced annualized relapse rate by 35.2% and 31.2% vs teriflunomide, with no liver safety signal or Hy's Law cases.

NeurologyLive® Friday 5 — October 23, 2026 Isabella Ciccone, MPH

Take 5 minutes to catch up on NeurologyLive®'s highlights from the week ending October 23, 2026.

Todays Updates

Weighing Bleeding Risk in Pulmonary Embolism, With Samantha Pettigrew, MD Samantha Pettigrew, MD

At CHEST 2026, Pettigrew reviewed STRATIFY and STORM-PE data, citing bleeding risk with low-dose alteplase and 90-day walk gains with thrombectomy.

AI and Emerging Technologies in COPD Care, With Jean Bourbeau, MD Jean Bourbeau, MD

At CHEST 2026, Jean Bourbeau, MD, said AI may support COPD diagnosis, remote monitoring, and posthospital care, though most tools still need validation.

Tozorakimab Sustains COPD Exacerbation Benefit to 2 Years: Henrik Watz, MD Henrik Watz, MD, PhD

Henrik Watz, MD, discusses 104-week OBERON, TITANIA, and PROSPERO data on tozorakimab in COPD presented at CHEST 2026.

Frespaciguat Misses 6MWD End Point in PH-COPD: Gabor Kovacs, MD, PhD Gabor Kovacs, MD, PhD

Gabor Kovacs, MD, PhD, discusses phase 2a INSIGNIA PH-COPD results for inhaled frespaciguat presented at CHEST 2026.

Ralinepag's Benefit Spans Broad PAH Population, With Jean Elwing, MD

Ralinepag's Benefit Spans Broad PAH Population, With Jean Elwing, MD

TPIP Tolerable Over 2 Years in PH-ILD, With Colin Church, MBBS, PhD

TPIP Tolerable Over 2 Years in PH-ILD, With Colin Church, MBBS, PhD

TPIP's Efficacy Holds as PALM-ILD Advances, With Colin Church, MBBS, PhD

TPIP's Efficacy Holds as PALM-ILD Advances, With Colin Church, MBBS, PhD

Todays Updates

Weighing Bleeding Risk in Pulmonary Embolism, With Samantha Pettigrew, MD Samantha Pettigrew, MD

At CHEST 2026, Pettigrew reviewed STRATIFY and STORM-PE data, citing bleeding risk with low-dose alteplase and 90-day walk gains with thrombectomy.

AI and Emerging Technologies in COPD Care, With Jean Bourbeau, MD Jean Bourbeau, MD

At CHEST 2026, Jean Bourbeau, MD, said AI may support COPD diagnosis, remote monitoring, and posthospital care, though most tools still need validation.

Tozorakimab Sustains COPD Exacerbation Benefit to 2 Years: Henrik Watz, MD Henrik Watz, MD, PhD

Henrik Watz, MD, discusses 104-week OBERON, TITANIA, and PROSPERO data on tozorakimab in COPD presented at CHEST 2026.

Frespaciguat Misses 6MWD End Point in PH-COPD: Gabor Kovacs, MD, PhD Gabor Kovacs, MD, PhD

Gabor Kovacs, MD, PhD, discusses phase 2a INSIGNIA PH-COPD results for inhaled frespaciguat presented at CHEST 2026.

Ralinepag's Benefit Spans Broad PAH Population, With Jean Elwing, MD

Ralinepag's Benefit Spans Broad PAH Population, With Jean Elwing, MD

TPIP Tolerable Over 2 Years in PH-ILD, With Colin Church, MBBS, PhD

TPIP Tolerable Over 2 Years in PH-ILD, With Colin Church, MBBS, PhD

TPIP's Efficacy Holds as PALM-ILD Advances, With Colin Church, MBBS, PhD

TPIP's Efficacy Holds as PALM-ILD Advances, With Colin Church, MBBS, PhD

Latest News

Updated data from Breakfree-2 study showed that treatment with a single zola-cel infusion achieved NEDA-3 in highly active relapsing multiple sclerosis and led to mostly stable disability in progressive multiple sclerosis.

Test your neurology knowledge with NeurologyLive®'s weekly quiz series, featuring questions on a variety of clinical and historical neurology topics. This week's topic is recent advances in gene therapies.

A secondary analysis of the BRIDGE-TNK trial found tenecteplase before thrombectomy improved functional outcomes in cardioembolic but not atherosclerotic stroke.

At a NeurologyLive and Targeted Oncology Clinical Forum in Houston, Kevin J. Bielamowicz, MD, of Arkansas Children’s Hospital, discussed how incidental diagnosis and limited awareness of systemic therapy continue to delay care for patients with NF1-associated plexiform neurofibromas.

Phase 3 data show the oral BTK inhibitor reduced annualized relapse rate by 35.2% and 31.2% vs teriflunomide, with no liver safety signal or Hy's Law cases.

Take 5 minutes to catch up on NeurologyLive®'s highlights from the week ending October 23, 2026.

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Divozilimab Cuts Relapse Risk at 1 Year in Phase 3 AQUARELLE Trial of NMOSD Marco Meglio

One-year data from the phase 3 AQUARELLE study found that divozilimab, an anti-CD20 antibody, reduced relapse risk in patients with neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder.

Clene Submits NDA Seeking Accelerated Approval for ALS Drug Marco Meglio

Clene has filed an NDA seeking accelerated approval of CNM-Au8 for ALS, following 2 missed primary trial endpoints and years of evolving FDA guidance.

Real-World Data Back Stiripentol’s Effect on Seizures in Dravet Syndrome Marco Meglio

A retrospective 10-center U.S. study found stiripentol reduced convulsive seizure frequency, status epilepticus episodes, and emergency health care use in patients with Dravet syndrome.

Diazepam Nasal Spray Terminates Most Pediatric Status Epilepticus Episodes in Seizure Clusters, Post Hoc Analysis Shows Isabella Ciccone, MPH

Newly presented post hoc analyses examined diazepam nasal spray for status epilepticus in seizure clusters and intervals between clusters in children, alongside real-world data on rescue medication prescribing.

Amyloid Vaccine AV-1959R Generates Antibodies in All Phase 1 Recipients Louie Pasculli

In a 16-person placebo-controlled trial, every cognitively unimpaired adult given AV-1959R developed anti-amyloid-beta antibodies, while placebo recipients stayed at baseline.

Decade of OPERA Data Supports Early Ocrelizumab Treatment Initiation in Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis Isabella Ciccone, MPH

A newly published 10-year analysis of the OPERA I and II trials reported that starting ocrelizumab 2 years earlier was associated with less disability accrual in relapsing MS, with no new safety signals.

This Week on NeurologyLive® — October 19, 2026 Isabella Ciccone, MPH

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

Ocrelizumab Shows MRI Benefits vs Fingolimod in Phase 3 Pediatric-Onset Multiple Sclerosis Study Louie Pasculli

Ocrelizumab demonstrated noninferiority to fingolimod for relapse control but displayed greater reductions in MRI lesion activity among pediatric patients with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis.

NeurologyLive® Brain Games: October 18, 2026 Louie Pasculli

Test your neurology knowledge with NeurologyLive®'s weekly quiz series, featuring questions on a variety of clinical and historical neurology topics. This week's topic is biomarkers in multiple sclerosis!

First-in-Human Trial Begins for an Antisense Oligonucleotide in KCNT1-Related Epilepsy Marco Meglio

A phase 1b/2 trial is testing an intrathecal antisense oligonucleotide designed to lower KCNT1 expression in children with a severe, drug-resistant epilepsy syndrome.

NeurologyLive® Friday 5 — October 16, 2026 Isabella Ciccone, MPH

Take 5 minutes to catch up on NeurologyLive®'s highlights from the week ending October 16, 2026.

RGX-202 Meets Primary End Point in Phase 3 Duchenne Trial Louie Pasculli

Pivotal AFFINITY DUCHENNE results showed microdystrophin expression above the prespecified threshold in 93% of evaluable participants, with preliminary functional findings favoring treatment over external controls.

Nipocalimab in Myasthenia Gravis: Real-World Use, Long-Term Safety, and the Road Ahead Marco Meglio, Leonard Dragone, MD, PhD

Leonard Dragone, MD, PhD, Disease Area Leader at Johnson & Johnson, discusses how nipocalimab is being incorporated into generalized MG care, what long-term data show, and where J&J sees the therapy’s role evolving.

FDA Approves Autoinjector for Self-Administered Zilucoplan in Generalized Myasthenia Gravis Marco Meglio

Adults with generalized myasthenia gravis who are anti-acetylcholine receptor antibody positive now have a second self-administration option for the complement inhibitor zilucoplan.

Levacetylleucine Shows Sustained Benefit at 3 Years in Niemann-Pick Disease Marco Meglio

Three-year extension data from the phase 3 IB1001-301 trial show levacetylleucine slowed disease progression in both adults and children with Niemann-Pick disease type C.

Episode 177: Previewing the 2026 NEALS Annual Meeting Marco Meglio, Jinsy A. Andrews, MD, MSc, Nicholas Maragakis, MD

Mind Moments®, a podcast from NeurologyLive®, brings you an exclusive interview with Nicholas J. Maragakis, MD; and Jinsy Andrews, MD, MSc, FAAN, FANA. [LISTEN TIME: 23 minutes]

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