Thinning of specific retinal layers predicts cognitive worsening in patients with multiple sclerosis, even without disease relapses — suggesting the eye may reveal hidden neurodegeneration. Medscape Medical News
Tag: Neurology & Neurosurgery
Don’t Let the Textbook Case Be a Heuristic Trap
Pattern recognition is key to making many diagnoses, but neurological conditions can complicate the picture. Medscape Neurology
Don’t Let the Textbook Case Be a Heuristic Trap
Pattern recognition is key to making many diagnoses, but neurological conditions can complicate the picture. Medscape Neurology
Pediatric Eye Emergencies: 4 Red Flags Not to Miss
Experts review four pediatric eye emergencies and the warning signs requiring urgent referrals to help prevent permanent vision loss and identify life-threatening disease. Medscape News Europe
Medscape Neurologist Compensation Report 2026
US neurologists report their 2025 compensation and satisfaction with it. Differences in doctor pay by gender, racial and ethnic group, and medical specialty are revealed. Medscape
CGRP Inhibitors for Migraine Linked to Reduced Glaucoma Risk
The use of calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) inhibitors to treat adults with migraine is linked to a 25% lower risk for glaucoma than the use of non-CGRP inhibitors, a new study shows. Medscape Medical News
Positive Topline Results for Efgartigimod in Ocular MG
Efgartigimod led to statistically significant improvement in key symptoms of ocular myasthenia gravis compared with placebo in a phase 3 trial. Medscape Medical News
Are Visual Deficits After Stroke Being Missed?
The European Stroke Organization calls for systematic screening within days of stroke to detect visual deficits that affect up to three quarters of survivors. Medscape News Europe
New Rx Option for Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder?
Phase 3 trial results suggest daratumumab, which is approved for multiple myeloma, may also be effective at reducing relapse risk in neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder. Medscape Medical News
Open-Angle Glaucoma Tied to Early-Onset Alzheimer’s Disease
Open-angle glaucoma is linked to an increased risk for early-onset Alzheimer’s disease in middle-aged adults, especially men, a new study shows. Medscape Medical News
McDonald Criteria Updates Boost MS Diagnostic Specificity
Dr Andrew Solomon discusses changes to the 2024 McDonald criteria that can improve diagnostic specificity and early detection in multiple sclerosis. Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers
ECTRIMS 2025: Promising Advances in RRMS
Dr Devon Conway reviews new therapies and long-term data showcased at ECTRIMS 2025. Medscape
Long-Term Control of NMOSD With Ravulizumab
For neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder, long-term follow-up with a second-generation complement inhibitor shows an unprecedented level of disease control at 3 years. Medscape Medical News
Do You Really See What I See?
Do we all see the same color when we look at a banana? Dr F. Perry Wilson comments on a study that explores the human perception of color. Medscape
Simple, Noninvasive Eye Tracking May Flag Cognitive Decline
Naturalistic gaze patterns appear to be a simple, noninvasive, and reliable indicator of cognitive decline, new research suggests. Medscape Medical News
New Optic Nerve Criteria May Speed MS Diagnosis
Historically, optic nerve involvement has been excluded from MS diagnostic criteria, but its inclusion in the new iteration is expected to significantly accelerate time to diagnosis. Medscape Medical News
Updated McDonald Criteria for MS Allow Earlier Dx and Tx
Drs Andrew Wilner and Oliver Tobin discuss key features of the updated McDonald criteria and how they change the diagnosis of multiple sclerosis. Medscape Neurology
AAN 2025: The Impact of Updated Diagnostic Criteria in RRMS
Dr Pavan Bhargava comments on the practical implications of the revised diagnostic criteria, which allow for earlier diagnosis. Medscape
New Tool May Flag Visual Perception Problems Post-Stroke
The free tool takes 15 minutes to administer and could increase screening access for stroke survivors and fill an unmet need for health care professionals. Medscape Medical News
Simple Retinal Scan May Help Predict Stroke Risk
Researchers have uncovered vascular “fingerprints” in the eye that are strongly associated with increased risk for stroke. Medscape Medical News