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Spinal Muscular Atrophy and COVID-19: Guidance and Resources for ProvidersAdvocacy organization Cure SMA provides guidance for health care providers caring for patients with SMA during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
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Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography Helps Differentiate MS and NMOSDAlthough existing research has shown structural differences between multiple sclerosis and neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder in following optic neuritis, the new report also covers non–optic neuritis eyes.
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Jeffery Vance, MD, PhD: Role of Genetics in Distinguishing Alzheimer RiskThe professor of neurology and founding chair of the John T. Macdonald Foundation Department of Human Genetics at the University of Miami spoke about how the risk of Alzheimer disease differs between ethnic groups, despite being associated with the same genetic marker.
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Results from the Subgroup Analysis of BECOME Caregiver Survey: Robert Iannone, MD, MSCEThe executive vice president of Global Head of Research and Development at Jazz Pharmaceuticals, spoke on the results from the BECOME study presented at the 2022 AES Conference. [WATCH TIME: 6 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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Mitchell Miglis, MD: A Bidirectional Link Between Autonomic Dysfunction, HypersomniasThe autonomic disorders and sleep medicine specialist at Stanford University spoke about the overlap of autonomic disorders in sleep medicine, an often underrepresented portion of the sleep medicine field.
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Tools and Resources for the Management of MSDrs Jeffrey Dunn and Regina Berkovich review available tools and resources for the care of patients with multiple sclerosis, focusing on specific symptoms.
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James W. Wheless, MD: Making Treatment Decisions in EpilepsyThe professor and chief of pediatric neurology at Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital and the University of Tennessee Health Science Center discussed the decision-making process for choosing interventions for patients with epilepsy, and how to keep patients adherent.
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Harald Hampel, MD, PhD, MA, MSc on Advancements and Challenges in the Alzheimer SpaceHampel looks to the future of the Alzheimer space and sees promise, especially since there’s transfertilization from other advanced science fields in medicine like oncology, diabetes research and rheumatology.
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Managing Insomnia: Practical Advice for Community PhysiciansClosing their discussion on insomnia, panelists share final thoughts and advice for community physicians.
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Prioritizing Neuromuscular Patients for COVID-19 VaccinationBarry J. Byrne, MD, PhD, chief medical advisor, Muscular Dystrophy Association, calls for the prioritization of persons with neuromuscular diseases as early candidates for the COVID-19 vaccination implementation.
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Kathryn Davis, MD, MSTR: Off-Label Clobazam Use in Refractory EpilepsyThe associate professor of neurology and medical director of the epilepsy monitoring unit and Penn epilepsy surgical program at the University of Pennsylvania discussed the findings of a single-center review of off-label clobazam use for patients with drug-refractory epilepsy.
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Dennis Lal, PhD: The Value of Genetic TestingIn an interview with NeurologyLive, Dennis Lal, PhD, discusses the value of genetic testing and how it can optimize the way we develop clinical trials and test new therapies.
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The Changing Landscape of Preventative Migraine TreatmentsA panel of expert neurologists shares advice for community neurologists on preventive migraine treatment and exciting therapies to look forward to.
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James Wheless, MD: Consequences of Virtual Societal MeetingsThe chief of pediatric neurology at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, and director of the Comprehensive Epilepsy Program at Le Bonheur Children's Hospital spoke to the difficulty in connecting with colleagues with virtual meetings.
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Stroke Risk Increase in Women With Elevated Lifetime Estrogen ExposureResults from a recent study suggest that greater cumulative exposure to estrogen throughout a woman’s lifespan could increase her risk of stroke.
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Alon Ironi: Nerivio Migra Reduces Excess Medication Use in MigraineThe CEO and co-founder of Theranica discussed the migraine treatment device’s mechanism of action and its successes in reducing medication overuse headache.
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The Approval of Fenfluramine for Treating Dravet SyndromeTwo experts explain the impact of the drug fenfluramine’s FDA approval in the treatment of Dravet syndrome.
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Building a Neurology Space Inclusive of Diversity and Equity: Daniel Correa, MD, MScThe neurologist at Montefiore Medical Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, discussed his experience in establishing a neurology department committee on diversity, equity, and inclusion. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]
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Elizabeth Gerard, MD: Considering Genetic Testing for Adult EpilepticsThe associate professor of neurology and director of the Women With Epilepsy Program at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine discussed the reasons an adult with epilepsy may seek genetic testing and what benefits it can provide.
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Jennifer Robblee, MD: Adapting to Telemedicine in Migraine CareThe neurologist at the Barrow Neurological Institute gave her thoughts on how telemedicine has evolved throughout this year and its potential moving forward.
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Long-Term CBD Use Appears Safe for Patients With Lennox-Gastaut SyndromeThe section chief of pediatric neurology at Nationwide Children’s Hospital shared his excitement about the approval of Epidiolex and its potential as a therapeutic.
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The Season of Giving, and HopeWhether it is a standard of care that is practical but not often appreciated or an emerging treatment that can change the landscape of a devastating disease, neurology as a whole is fueled by hope, and that is a gift that keeps on giving.
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Tal Arbel, PhD: Approaching Multiple Sclerosis with Machine LearningThe director of the probabilistic vision group and medical imaging lab at McGill University spoke about how these learning methods can be used to predict future lesion activity and disability progression in MS.
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Steven Shook, MD: Managing Patients Via TelemedicineThe staff neurologist, Vice-Chair of Operations, and Quality Improvement Officer at Cleveland Clinic Neurological Institute detailed his experience managing patients with various conditions through a telemedicine platform.
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Aimee W. Smith, PhD: Caring for Pediatric Patients With EpilepsyThe assistant professor of psychology at East Carolina discussed how to improve adherence in young adults and children with epilepsy, and how physicians can go about checking quality of life in patients.
