Authors


Becca Lassell, PhD, OTR

Latest:

Applying the Innovation Biodesign Framework to Promote Equity and Green Activity in Dementia Care

Lassell et al present a use case demonstrating the process of moving an unmet need to the “solution space” of the Innovation Biodesign Framework for addressing a healthcare challenge in a specific at-risk population: Alzheimer disease and AD-related dementias.


Kiranpal Singh Sangha, PharmD

Latest:

The Role of Clinical Pharmacists in Neurology: Focus on Neuroimmunology and Multiple Sclerosis Care

Kiranpal Singh Sangha, PharmD, clinical pharmacy specialist and adjunct assistant professor of pharmacy at The University of Cincinnati, talked about the vital role of clinical pharmacists in neurology, specifically in multiple sclerosis care.



Rajeev Kumar, MD

Latest:

Limitations of Advanced Parkinson Disease Treatments

Panelists discuss how limitations persist with current long-term treatment standards for Parkinson disease despite advancements in treatment options.


Benzi Kluger, MD, MS

Latest:

Expanding Neuropalliative Care to New Disease States: Benzi Kluger, MD, MS

The president of the International Neuropalliative Care Society detailed potential disease states that could benefit from neuropalliative care as well as the importance of the patient community in expanding this type of approach. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]


Ehud Marom

Latest:

Effectiveness and Promise of Glatiramer Acetate Depot in Progressive Multiple Sclerosis: Ehud Marom

The president and chief executive officer of Mapi Pharma discussed the positive phase 2 findings of a new formulation of glatiramer acetate to treat progressive forms of MS, as well as the long-term plans for the drug. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]


Ashley Asti

Latest:

Not Your Grandmother’s Dopamine: PMD Alliance Releases On-Demand CME Topics in Advanced Therapeutics in Movement-Related Disorders

The PMD Alliance has developed a group of 6 on-demand CME events and live panel discussions, in partnership with MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, taking place on October 23-24, 2021, developed and presented by Yasar Torres-Yaghi, MD , and Fernando Pagan, MD.


Kenneth Baker, PhD

Latest:

Capabilities of Deep Brain Stimulation to Modulate Late-Stage Neuroplasticity: Kenneth Baker, PhD

The associate staff member in the department of neurology at Cleveland Clinic discussed the major take-home points and post-hoc findings from a positive study of deep brain stimulation in poststroke patients. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]


Monica Verduzco-Gutierrez, MD

Latest:

What We Know But Still Have to Learn About Long COVID

Despite advances in understanding and treating Long COVID, many questions about its mechanisms, susceptibility, and varied recovery patterns remain unresolved, underscoring the need for continued research.


Killian Meara

Latest:

FDA to Add Warning Related to Guillain-Barré Syndrome on Johnson & Johnson Vaccine

Since vaccine administration, the CDC has announced 100 preliminary cases of Guillain-Barré syndrome.


Neepa J. Patel, MD

Latest:

A Team Approach to Asleep Deep Brain Stimulation

Henry Ford Health System’s investment in advanced DBS technology and its commitment to multidisciplinary care has helped them become a leading treatment center for Parkinson disease and related movement disorders.


Yannick J. Wadop Ngouongo, PhD

Latest:

Assessing the Impact of Gut Microbiota on Neuroprotection in Alzheimer Disease: Yannick J. Wadop Ngouongo, PhD

The postdoctoral researcher at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio talked the gut microbiome and neurological disorders, focusing on the potential role of gut microbiota imbalance in the pathogenesis of conditions like Alzheimer disease. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]


David B. Watson, MD

Latest:

AUPN Leadership Minute Episode 38: Visa Issues for Faculty

Episode 38 of the AUPN Leadership Minute features Muhammad "Mud" Alvi, MD, of West Virginia University Robert C. Byrd Health; and David B. Watson, MD, of West Virginia University Robert C. Byrd Health. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]


Daria Trojan, MD, MSc

Latest:

Effects of Long-term CPAP Therapy in Multiple Sclerosis: Daria Trojan, MD, MSc

The associate professor in the department of neurology and neurosurgery at McGill University discussed results from a study on the long-term use of continuous positive airway pressure treatment among patients with multiple sclerosis and sleep apnea presented at MSMilan 2023. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]


Luke Lovelace

Latest:

Promising Disease-Modifying Therapies in Parkinson Disease

Despite years of use of gold-standard therapy levodopa, therapeutic development in Parkinson disease has advanced rapidly and expanded to numerous novel pathways and targets.


Rodrigo de Holanda Mendonça, MD

Latest:

Key Considerations in Treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy / Considerações essenciais para o tratamento da atrofia muscular espinhal

The expert panel shares clinical pearls for treatment and management of Spinal Muscular Atrophy. O painel de especialistas compartilha recomendações valiosas para o tratamento e manejo da atrofia muscular espinhal.


Kelsey Poisson, MD

Latest:

Challenges and Research Priorities for Pediatric MOGAD: Kelsey Poisson, MD

The child neurologist and neuroimmunologist at Nationwide Children’s Hospital delved into the unique challenges and research objectives surrounding MOG antibody-associated disease. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]


Pierre Tariot, MD

Latest:

Aducanumab’s Implications for Future Clinical Trials: Pierre N. Tariot, MD

In addition to his work study pimavanserin in treating dementia-related psychosis, the director of the Banner Alzheimer’s Institute commented on the potential for aducanumab in Alzheimer disease.


Stephen From

Latest:

Challenges With Addressing Neurodegeneration in Poststroke Patients: Stephen From

The chief executive officer of Aruna Bio discussed the reasons for the failure of neuroprotective agents in ischemic stroke trials and why AB126 has potential to restore neurodegeneration in such affected patients. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]


Ye Vivian Liang, MD, PhD

Latest:

Advice for Clinicians Treating Spasticity

Experts on spasticity provide advice for practicing clinicians to optimize patient outcomes.


Hermona Soreq, PhD

Latest:

Role of Cholinergic Transcripts in Sex-Specific Declines of Alzheimer Disease: Hermona Seroq, PhD

The professor of molecular neuroscience at the Edmond and Lily Safra Center for Brain Sciences discussed the premise behind a study of RNA-sequencing data to better understand the reasons why females suffer accelerated dementia. [WATCH TIME: 9 minutes]


Sana Aslam, DO

Latest:

NeurologyLive® Clinician of the Month Spotlight: Sana Aslam, DO

As part of our monthly clinician spotlight, NeurologyLive® highlighted movement disorder expert Sana Aslam, DO, an assistant professor of neurology at University of Colorado School of Medicine.


Ihtsham ul Haq, MD, FAAN

Latest:

Trends in Movement Disorder Research: Ihtsham ul Haq, MD, FAAN

The chief of Movement Disorders Division at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine discussed some of the recent focused efforts to uncover more about Parkinson disease and what is on the horizon.


Jonathan Graff-Radford, MD

Latest:

Jonathan Graff-Radford, MD: Blood Tests as a Diagnostic Innovation in Alzheimer Disease

The neurologist at Mayo Clinic detailed promising diagnostic tools, including the revelation of blood tests in patients with Alzheimer disease.


Olena Bueno, RN

Latest:

Challenges and Opportunities Bringing Lecanemab to Neurology Community Clinics 

A group of experts from The Neuron Clinic shared their experience developing a novel inclusive clinical program to treat patients with early Alzheimer disease using lecanemab.


Spencer Hutto, MD

Latest:

CNS Demyelination and Autoimmune Neurology: Spencer Hutto, MD

The fellow of autoimmune neurology at Massachusetts General Hospital also discussed concerns of associations between multiple sclerosis and COVID-19.


Elias Kouchakji, MD

Latest:

Elias Kouchakji, MD: Investigating Pamrevlumab for DMD in Phase 3 LELANTOS Study

The senior vice president of clinical development, drug safety, and pharmacovigilance at FibroGen provides details of the phase 3 LELANTOS trial of pamrevlumab in Duchenne muscular dystrophy.


Vincent Martin, MD

Latest:

Weighing Approaches on Preventive Use, Medication Overuse in Chronic Migraine: Vincent Martin, MD

The president of the National Headache Foundation discussed whether switching or continuing preventive medications has a benefit in patients who have chronic migraine with medication overuse. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]


Alexander Merkler, MD, MS

Latest:

Future Research Regarding Anticoagulant Use in Reducing Recurrent Stroke: Alexander Merkler, MD, MS

The assistant professor of neurology at Weill Cornell Medicine discussed his future aspirations to uncover more about the beneficial effects of anticoagulants in reducing recurrent stroke. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]


Shafali Jeste, MD

Latest:

Current Roadblocks Toward Expanding Gene Therapy Across Pediatric Neurology: Shafali Jeste, MD

The chief of neurology and co-director of the Neurological Institute at the Children’s Hospital Los Angeles described some of the major resource and policy-level barriers for gene therapy in pediatric neurological conditions. [WATCH TIME: 6 minutes]

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