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Building a Greater Knowledge on Use of SMA Therapies: Thomas Crawford, MDThe pediatric neurologist at Johns Hopkins Medicine provided commentary on the steps needed to improve treatment optimization in SMA, and the unanswered questions regarding the key biology of the disease.
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AUPN Leadership Minute Episode 3: Teaching Millennial Medical StudentsEpisode 3 of the AUPN Leadership Minute features Rohit Das, MD, of University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas; and Mehmood Rashid, MD, of University of Toledo. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]
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Integrating Genetics and Transitional Support in Muscular Dystrophy Care: Amanda Peltier, MDThe professor of neurology at Vanderbilt University Medical Center discussed advocating for reinstating personalized resources, expanding genetic testing, and improving transitional care in muscular dystrophy. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]
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Detecting Parkinson Disease at Early Stages With Alpha-Synuclein Amplification Assay: Russell Lebovitz, MD, PhDThe CEO and cofounder of Amprion spoke about additional diagnostic uses of the αSyn seed amplification assay and its validation in the Parkinson's Progression Markers Initiative study at the 2023 AAN Annual Meeting. [WATCH TIME: 6 minutes]
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Functionality of Integrating Artificial Intelligence Into Stroke Scales: Deepak K. Gulati, MDThe associate professor of neurology at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center provided insight on research assessing the use of a developed artificial intelligence/machine learning tool for automated stroke scale calculation. [WATCH TIME: 6 minutes]
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Holistic Approach to Medicine and Rehabilitation in Physical Therapy: Tina Duong, PhD, PTThe director of clinical outcomes and research development in neurology at Stanford University spoke about the paradigm shift in neuromuscular therapy interventions at the 2023 MDA conference. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]
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Advice to Community Neurologists Treating SMAClosing thoughts on advice to community neurologists treating spinal muscular atrophy (SMA).
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Advances in Gene Therapy for Neuromuscular Diseases: Kevin Flanigan, MDThe director of the center for gene therapy at Nationwide Children's Hospital talked about the challenges and opportunities of gene therapies for neuromuscular diseases at the 2023 MDA conference. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]
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Nerve Blocks for the Treatment of COVID-19 Headache: Aarushi Suneja, MDThe headache fellow at Cleveland Clinic outlined the design and reasoning for a new study assessing nerve blocks to treat COVID-19 headache.
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Insights on Gut Bacteria and Cognitive Health from Middle-Aged Adults: Jazmyn Muhammad, BSThe clinical research associate at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio discussed a study that explores the relationship between cognitive function and gut microbiome structure in middle-aged adults from the Framingham Heart Study cohort. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]
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Influence of Antiepileptic Medications on Seizure Frequency in Insomnia: Milena Pavlova, MDAt the 2022 AES annual meeting, the associate professor at Harvard Medical School and neurologist at the Brigham and Women's Hospital talked about seizure frequency and insomnia. [WATCH TIME: 2 minutes]
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Assessing Phase 2/3 Trial Safety and Efficacy of AMO-02 for Myotonic Dystrophy: Mike Snape, PhDThe chief scientific officer of AMO Pharma discussed results from a recent clinical trial evaluating the safety and efficacy impact of AMO-02 on children and adolescents with congenital myotonic dystrophy. [WATCH TIME: 6 minutes]
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How Robotics Are Revolutionizing the Future of Neurosurgery: Richard Williamson, MD, FAANSThe neurosurgeon at Allegheny Health Network detailed the potential for robotics in neurosurgery over the coming years, and the vast improvements in comfortability during these procedures. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]
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Understanding Zilucoplan’s Positive Impact on Fatigue in Myasthenia Gravis: Michael D. Weiss, MD, FAANThe director of the neuromuscular diseases division at the University of Washington discussed findings from a new post hoc analysis presented at AANEM 2023 that showed that zilucoplan treatment significantly reduced fatigue in patients with myasthenia gravis. [WATCH TIME: 6 minutes]
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Screening for Alzheimer Disease: Facilitating an Early Diagnosis for Prompt InterventionIn this episode of MEDcast, expert geriatric psychiatrists explore the urgent need for effective diagnostic methods that can detect Alzheimer’s disease at an early stage. We will discuss blood-based biomarkers and other advancements that can help screen Alzheimer’s disease non-invasively and early in the disease course.
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Overviewing Preliminary Data of ABvac40, a Vaccine for Alzheimer Disease: Jose Terencio, PhDThe vice president of Innovation and New Technologies at Grifols provided perspective on the interim phase 2 findings of ABvac40, a vaccine in development for patients with Alzheimer disease. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]
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The Future of Pediatric Multiple SclerosisTanuja Chitnis, MD and Lauren B. Krupp, MD give insight into the future of pediatric multiple sclerosis by discussing unmet needs and advice for community neurologists.
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Alternative Career Paths: Clinical Care Through Clinical ResearchFor women, the decision to opt for an unconventional career path can be inspired by conflicting responsibilities and balancing life with work. But, as Sana Syed, MD, MPH, explains, following your passion is still an achievable dream despite these challenges.
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Insomnia Treatment Selection: DORACharlene Gamaldo, MD, discusses patient criteria for selecting a dual orexin receptor agonist (DORA) for insomnia treatment.
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Medical Gaslighting: Multiple Sclerosis’ Dirty Little Secret?The effect of gaslighting on patients can result in serious harms, and although it is potentially common in the MS care continuum, whether it is deliberate or an institutional problem, it must be called out by providers.
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Post-Stroke Seizure Predictive Models, SeLECT Model: Carolina Ferreira Atuesta, MD, MScThe scientific researcher and clinical manager, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, spoke about the clinical models used to predict seizures in poststroke patients. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]
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Understanding Treatment Benefit of Once-Nightly Sodium Oxybate in Narcolepsy Types 1 and 2: Jennifer Gudeman, PharmDThe senior vice president of medical and clinical affairs for Avadel Pharmaceuticals provided commentary on recently published research supporting once-nightly sodium oxybate (Lumryz) in narcolepsy regardless of the subtype. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]
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Improving PAP Adherence in Younger Patients With OSA: William Noah, MDThe director and founder of the Sleep Centers of Middle Tennessee discussed trends in positive airway pressure adherence that his center’s research has revealed.
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Stroke Prevention and Atrial Fibrillation Management, Thoughts From STROKE-AF Study: Lee Shwamm, MDThe professor of neurology at Harvard Medical School spoke at the 2023 ISC Conference about highlights from the STROKE-AF study after a 3-year follow-up. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]
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Importance of Evaluating Real-World Populations in MS: Allitia DiBernardo, MDThe global head of medical affairs-neurology at Janssen Pharmaceutical provided background on the need for real-world studies and how they can accurately portray a disease community.
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Advice for Managing Dravet Syndrome and LGSMary Anne Meskis; Tracy Dixon-Salazar, PhD; Kelly Knupp, MD; and Joseph E. Sullivan, MD, provide advice for physicians treating patients with Dravet syndrome or LGS.
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Combining Brain-Computer Interface with Augmented Reality for Neurodegenerative Diseases: Andreas ForslandThe chief executive officer of Cognixion talked about the Cognixion ONE Axon, a wireless, wearable brain-computer interface that combines EEG technology with an augmented reality headset for patients with neurodegenerative diseases. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]
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Retinal Vasculature Changes in Migraine With Aura: Katherine Podraza, MD, PhDThe headache specialist at the Hartford Healthcare Headache Center discussed findings from a study that revealed altered retinal vasculature in individuals with migraine with aura, indicating potential retinal biomarkers for disease progression. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]
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2024 Clinical Preview for Emerging Trends in Sleep Disorders: Mark I. Boulos, MD, BSc, FRCP, CSCN, MScThe associate professor, department of medicine, division of neurology, Institute of Medical Science, University of Toronto, shared his thoughts on potential therapies and expanding care options for sleep disorders in 2024. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]
