Neurology Minute

Drs. Paul Crane, Fiifi Duodu, and Malya Sahu discuss neuroimmunology and multiple sclerosis diagnosis in Africa, including challenges and efforts to improve care. 
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Sahu M, Chomba M, Duodu F, Diaz MM, Sokhi D, Saylor D. The Current State of Diagnostics for Neuroimmunological Disorders in Africa. J Cent Nerv Syst Dis. 2025;17:11795735251385319. Published 2025 Nov 19. doi:10.1177/11795735251385319

Dr. Elizabeth Coon and Dr. Lucy Norcliffe-Kaufmann discuss the mechanism-based therapy with ampreloxetine for neurogenic orthostatic hypotension in multiple system atrophy, highlighting recent clinical trial results and future directions. 
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Freeman R, Kaufmann H, Biaggioni I, et al. Mechanism-Based Therapy With Ampreloxetine for Neurogenic Orthostatic Hypotension in Multiple System Atrophy: A Randomized Withdrawal Trial. Neurology. 2026;107(3):e218284. doi:10.1212/WNL.0000000000218284

Dr. Margarita Fedorova explores sex-related differences in the pharmacokinetics of levodopa among levodopa-naïve patients with PD and evaluates their relationships with levodopa-related complications.
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Conti V, De Bellis E, Corbi G, et al. Sex differences in levodopa pharmacokinetics in early Parkinson's disease: implications on levodopa-related complications. Front Pharmacol. 2026;17:1748932. Published 2026 Apr 7. doi:10.3389/fphar.2026.1748932

In part two of this series, Dr. Halley Alexander and Dr. Heidi Munger Clary discuss the steps to take if you are screening for a psychiatric comorbidity and the results indicate that someone may be positive for depression, anxiety, or another condition. 
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Mula M, Brodie MJ, de Toffol B, et al. ILAE clinical practice recommendations for the medical treatment of depression in adults with epilepsy. Epilepsia. 2022;63(2):316-334. doi:10.1111/epi.17140 
Patel AD, Baca C, Franklin G, et al. Quality improvement in neurology: Epilepsy Quality Measurement Set 2017 update. Neurology. 2018;91(18):829-836. doi:10.1212/WNL.0000000000006425

In the August episode of the President's Spotlight, Dr. Jason Crowell and Dr. Natalia Rost highlight how the AAN's growing representation within the AMA strengthens the voice of neurology. 
Stay informed by watching the President's Spotlight video.