Neurology Today in 5

Magnesium sulfate for cerebral palsy, novel gene therapy for muscular dystrophies, chronic traumatic encephalitis and suicidality in retired NFL players.

Neurology Today in 5

Show Notes

In this week's podcast, Neurology Today's editor-in-chief highlights articles on the latest Cochrane review of magnesium sulfate to prevent cerebral palsy; a novel mRNA system for gene therapy for muscular dystrophies, and the perception of CTE and suicidality risk in retired NFL players.

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