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This commentary reviews recent studies addressing new diagnostic criteria and treatment techniques in neurology.

May 16, 2026

Literature Commentary June, 2026

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This commentary reviews recent studies addressing new diagnostic criteria and treatment techniques in neurology.
Four articles by various authors and members of NANOS were evaluated.
The studies include different approaches like OCT for optic neuritis and machine learning for visual loss prediction.
Outcomes range from diagnostic criteria performance to intervention techniques.
OCT technology differentiated acute optic neuritis with specific findings.
The performance of the 2024 McDonald criteria was assessed in patients suspected of multiple sclerosis.
Machine learning effectively predicted visual loss progression in optic neuropathy.

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In this issue, the following 4 articles are reviewed by Drs. Mark L. Moster and Deborah I. Friedman, most of which include authors who are members of NANOS: Pakeerathan T, Davis J, Henderson AD, et al. OCT-based differentiation of first acute optic neuritis: an international study of 111 patients with NMOSD and MOGAD. Neurol Neuroimmunol Neuroinflamm . 2026;13:e200531. Brownlee WJ, Maccarrone D, Nistri R, et al. Performance of the 2024 McDonald criteria in patients under evaluation for suspected multiple sclerosis. Neurology . 2026;106:e214688. Erekat, Asala N, Williams, Zoë R, Morgenstern, Rachelle, et al. From observation to prediction: machine learning analysis of progression of visual loss in nonarteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy. Am J Ophthalmol . 2026;11:S00002-9394(26)0064-4. Searson JC, Chang YM, Frank S, Mallery R, Chwalisz BK, Bouffard MA. Fluoroscopic guidance decreases the risk of post-lumbar puncture headache in patients with idiopathic intracranial hypertension. Neurol Sci . 2026;47:92.

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Literature Commentary June, 2026

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