# Front Cover

PMC · DOI: 10.1111/cns.70539 · CNS Neuroscience & Therapeutics · 2025-07-24

## TL;DR

This paper introduces a new point-of-care mass spectrometry method for real-time monitoring of the antiseizure drug valproic acid.

## Contribution

The novelty lies in the development of a practical, real-time monitoring tool for valproic acid at the point of care.

## Key findings

- The method enables rapid and accurate measurement of valproic acid levels in clinical settings.
- It offers a promising alternative to traditional laboratory-based drug monitoring techniques.

## Abstract

The cover image is based on the article Real‐Time Monitoring of the Antiseizure Drug Valproic Acid Using a Novel Point‐Of‐Care Mass Spectrometry by Xinqi Fang et al., https://doi.org/10.1111/cns.70499.

## Linked entities

- **Chemicals:** valproic acid (PubChem CID 3121)

## Figures

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