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  • In the first published efficacy study of cenobamate for treatment-resistant focal seizures, high doses produced high seizure-free rates, suggesting cenobamate can outperform existing options. A risk of serious rash and low tolerability at higher doses means further safety studies and clinical experience are needed to determine its clinical value.

    • Jacqueline A. French
    News & Views
  • The influence of migration on disease risk has long been an important consideration in multiple sclerosis (MS) epidemiological research. Taking advantage of recent methodological advances, including access to population-based administrative health data, a new study highlights the importance of country of origin and duration of residence in the host country in determining MS risk.

    • Maura Pugliatti
    • Caterina Ferri
    News & Views
  • Sex-based differences in demographics, clinical features and therapeutic response are emerging in a range of neurological diseases, including movement disorders. The authors review current knowledge of sex-related differences in Parkinson disease, essential tremor, dystonia, Huntington disease and chronic tic disorders.

    • Sara Meoni
    • Antonella Macerollo
    • Elena Moro
    Review Article