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Future Directions for the Management of MigraineBradley Torphy, MD, and Julio R. Vieira, MD, share unmet needs and clinical pearls for the management of migraine.
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Unveiling the Role of Estrogen in Women's Cognitive Health: Lisa Mosconi, PhDThe director of the Weill Cornell Women’s Brain Initiative discussed emerging research that highlight the significant impact of sex hormones on women's brain health, and how it influences conditions like Alzheimer disease. [WATCH TIME: 8 minutes]
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Advice for Physicians and the Multiple Sclerosis CommunityThe panel shares final advice for the multiple sclerosis community.
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Intervening Early in MS With Exercise: Ulrik Dalgas, PhDThe professor of public health and sports science at Aarhus University shared his perspective on the potential to modify multiple sclerosis disease progression with lifestyle interventions. [WATCH TIME: 2 minutes]
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Unveiling the Connection Between Migraine and the Gut: Daping Yang, PhDThe postdoctoral researcher at Harvard Medical School discussed the relationship between sensory neurons and the neuropeptide CGRP in regulating gut immunity. [WATCH TIME: 6 minutes]
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Patient-Clinician Conversations Regarding Drug-Resistant Epilepsy, Surgical Options: Alex Whiting, MDThe director of epilepsy surgery at Allegheny Health Network provided insight on the early discussions between patients with drug resistant epilepsy and clinicians seeking to find beneficial treatment strategies. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]
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Ways to Optimize Trials for ALS Drug Development: Richard Bedlack, MD, PhD, MSThe director of the Duke ALS Clinic at Duke Health discussed the advances in drug development for ALS and ways to evolve future trials to get optimal therapeutic benefit. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]
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Categorizing Biomarker Criteria for Alzheimer Disease Diagnosis and Staging: Clifford R. Jack Jr., MDThe neuroradiologist at Mayo Clinic discussed the categorization of biomarkers for Alzheimer disease, focusing on core biomarkers specific to the disease and those reflecting related pathologies. [WATCH TIME: 8 minutes]
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Continued Evolution of Deep Brain Stimulation in Neurology: Jonathan Jagid, MD; Brian Noga, PhDA pair of neurologists from the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine provided insight on the various ways deep brain stimulation has changed and the potential treatment opportunities that lie ahead. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]
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Effectiveness of Zavegepant in Treating Migraine With and Without Aura: Timothy Smith, MDThe chief executive officer and president of Study Metrics Research provided commentary on a large-scale analysis further demonstrating efficacy and safety of zavegepant, regardless of aura status. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]
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Utilizing Aspirin to Lower Stroke Rates in Cerebral Amyloid Antipathy: Sheheryar Jamali, MDThe neurologist from Mayo Clinic discussed his abstract at AAN 2021 comparing stroke rates in patients with cerebral amyloid antipathy given treatment with aspirin.
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An Overview of Therapeutic Options for Amyotrophic Lateral SclerosisWith an anticipated life expectancy of 3 years from the time of symptom onset, an effective treatment strategy is essential in ALS—and recent therapeutic progress has built a foundation of hope for the community.
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Best Practices for Collaborative Migraine CareDr Williams discusses best practices for taking care of patients with migraine in a collaborative manner.
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Advocating and Advancing Research in NMOSD From a Patient Perspective: Sumaira AhmedThe founder and executive director of the Sumaira Foundation shared her patient journey living with NMOSD and the progress that has been made in the field over the past decade. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]
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Resources for Sleep DisordersDrs C. Michael Gibson, Ashgan A. Elshinawy, and Nathaniel F. Watson share resources for the treatment of sleep disorders.
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Mechanistic Action and FDA Outlook for Omaveloxolone in Friedreich Ataxia: David R. Lynch, MD, PhDThe professor of neurology at the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine discussed whether omaveloxolone’s therapeutic benefit is enough for it to become the first approved therapy for Friedrich ataxia. [WATCH TIME: 2 minutes]
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Recognizing Excellence in Multiple Sclerosis Research, the Dystel Prize: Bruce Bebo, PhDThe executive vice president of research at National MS Society talked about the Dystel Prize which is presented at AAN to a recognized individual who promotes further advancements in understanding and treating MS. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]
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Advocating for Patients With Migraine Through Research Initiatives: Serena L. Orr, MD, MScThe pediatric neurologist and headache specialist at the University of Calgary and Alberta Children’s Hospital spoke about the need for improved funding and research efforts for the migraine population. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]
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Lifestyle Change for Migraine Management: Practical Tips for the Neurologist and PCP, Part 2Trigger avoidance-only strategies don’t actually help migraine patients improve. These are the proactive behaviors that do.
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Current and Future Landscape of Alzheimer Disease Treatment: Emergence of Disease Modifying TherapiesAfter years of failed drug development, the thoughts of disease-modifying therapies for Alzheimer disease are starting to become real.
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Future Directions and Takeaways Regarding Anti-CD20 Therapies in MSAhmed Obeidat, MD, PhD, Riley Bove, MD, Stephen Krieger, MD, and Erin Longbrake, MD, PhD, share perspectives on the future of MS care, the importance of vigilance in lab testing, and why patients may need reassurance about the potential for disease control with currently available therapies.
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Managing MS in MillennialsEffectively navigating the nuances of this unique patient population will ultimately help drive innovative solutions for this generation and those to come.
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Future Directions on Understanding the Link Between Wildfire Particulates and Dementia: Joan A. Casey, PhD & Holly Elser, MD, PhD, MPHA duo of experts highlighted the need for further studies on the exploration of how exposure to wildfire particulate matter impacts neurodegenerative diseases. [WATCH TIME: 2 minutes]
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Leah Croll, MD: Importance of Mental Health of Clinicians During COVID-19 PandemicThe neurology resident at NYU Langone shared her thoughts on the need for publication of clinician-based data and why maintaining a high level of mental health remains a top priority during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Microglia’s Role in MS and Other Neurodegenerative Diseases: Daniel Reich, MD, PhDThe senior investigator at the National Institutes of Neurological Disorders and Stroke spoke about new opportunities for research into brain lesions and microglia.
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Switching MG Treatment Due to Adverse Events or Poor Disease ControlExpert neurologists share approaches to switching MG treatment due to either poor disease control or adverse events.
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Promise of Neuroprotection in Neurodegenerative Diseases Through HGF Compounds: Kevin Church, PhDThe chief scientific officer at Athira talked about the potential of hepatocyte growth factor compounds in promoting neurotrophic signaling and providing broad neuroprotection across neurodegenerative diseases. [WATCH TIME: 6 minutes]
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Gene Therapy, Innovative Drugs, Surgical Techniques, and the Evolving Landscape of Epilepsy Care: Gregory Krauss, MDThe professor of neurology at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine talked about the need for education to optimize treatment selection and the continually changing landscape of care for patients with epilepsy. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]
