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Closing Thoughts on 2024 AUPN Annual MeetingThe meeting with the American Neurologic Association fosters collaboration, networking, and joint sessions, enhancing knowledge sharing among academic neurologists.
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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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Both Sides Now: The Before and After of CIDP’s Diagnostic JourneyCrystal, a patient living with chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy and one of the faces of the Shining Through CIDP awareness campaign, discussed the diagnostic challenges associated with the rare disease.
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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]
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Multifaceted Approach to Managing Neuropsychiatric Symptoms of Parkinson Disease: Lucia Ricciardi, MD, PhDThe consultant neurologist and senior lecturer at St. Georges Hospital in London, explores the origins of common neuropsychiatric symptoms experienced by patients with Parkinson disease and how they may be exasperated. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]
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Improving MS Management Through Early Intervention and Precision Medicine: Emilio Portaccio, MDThe professor of neurology at University of Florence talked about how early intervention, broader assessment tools, and personalized approaches are essential for effectively managing multiple sclerosis. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]
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What to Expect at MDA’s 2025 Clinical and Scientific Conference: Barry J. Byrne, MD, PhDThe chief medical advisor at the Muscular Dystrophy Association shared key highlights of what attendees can expect at the 2025 MDA Clinical and Scientific Conference. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]
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Search for Targeted Therapies for Primary Headaches Beyond Migraine: Jihan A. Grant, MDThe director of headache medicine at The Mount Sinai Hospital talked about the often-overlooked realm of primary headaches beyond migraines as well as the importance of developing targeted treatments and increasing understanding of their pathophysiology. [WATCH TIME: 7 minutes]
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Improving Diagnosis, Screening Patients More Efficiently in Alzheimer Disease: Katherine Turk, MDThe behavioral neurologist at VA Boston Healthcare System talked about screening patients for mild cognitive impairment to improve diagnosis in Alzheimer disease at the 2023 AAN Annual Meeting. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]
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Practice Pearls for Management of NMOSDExperts in neurology discuss immune tolerance as an alternative strategy and share practice pearls for approaching treatment of NMOSD.
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Tools for Cultivating Meaning This Holiday SeasonWhat excites you? What awakens your sense of purpose? What gives your life meaning? Bradley McDaniels, PhD, CRC, explores the importance of meaning in one's life.
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AUPN Leadership Minute Episode 28: Leadership to Effect ChangeEpisode 28 of the AUPN Leadership Minute features Donald S. Higgins, MD, of the VHA; and Gabriele C. De Luca, MD, DPhil, FRCPath, FAAN, of University of Oxford. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]
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Getting Up to Speed on the Evolving Landscape of Multiple Sclerosis: Annette Okai, MDThe medical director of the North Texas Institute of Neurology and Headache offered an overview of the State of the Science Summit that was held on July 21, 2022, with a variety of expert clinicians in MS care. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]
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Dyskinesia: Importance of Giving Patients More Good “On- Time" In Parkinson’s DiseaseDrs Isaacson, Pahwa, and Gupta discuss the management of dyskinesia and providing good ON time in Parkinson’s disease, sharing practical tips for early identification and treatment of dyskinesia, as well as their experience with current treatments.
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Efficacy and Safety of Weekly Subcutaneous Efgartigimod for Myasthenia Gravis: Yuebing Li, MD, PhDThe neuromuscular neurologist at the Cleveland Clinic discussed findings from an analysis presented at AANEM 2023 that investigated the safety and efficacy of subcutaneous efgartigimod in patients with myasthenia gravis. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]
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Sleep Disturbances and Recovering From Alcohol Use Disorder: Garth T. Whiteside, PhDThe head of preclinical development at Imbrium Therapeutics provided an overview of positive safe and efficacy findings from the phase 2 study investigating sunobinop. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]
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Streamlining Stroke Rehab Systems in Common Clinical Care: Eric Leuthardt, MDThe founder and chief scientific officer of Neurolutions discussed complexities within the system to integrate new stroke rehab devices.
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Promising Disease-Modifying Therapies in Parkinson DiseaseDespite years of use of gold-standard therapy levodopa, therapeutic development in Parkinson disease has advanced rapidly and expanded to numerous novel pathways and targets.
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Reimaging the Approach to Treating Alzheimer Agitation: Sube Banerjee, MD, MSc, MBA, FRCPsychThe professor of dementia and executive dean of the Faculty of Health at the University of Plymouth provided perspective on the way to attack Alzheimer agitation and why drug solutions often fall short. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]
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Talking Transitional Readiness for Teens With Multiple Sclerosis: Vikram Bhise, MDThe associate professor of pediatrics and neurology at Rutgers–Robert Wood Johnson Medical School commented on the need to recognize when adolescent patients are ready to learn more about their condition. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]
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AUPN Leadership Minute Episode 39: Supporting K AwardeesEpisode 39 of the AUPN Leadership Minute features Donald S. Higgins Jr, MD, of Veterans Health Administration, Albany Medical College; and Alexandra Nelson, MD, PhD, of the University of California San Francisco. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]
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The Complexities of Alzheimer Disease Treatment and Diagnosis in Clinical Trials: Sharon L. Rogers, PhDThe chief executive officer at AmyriAD Therapeutics discussed the limitations of clinical trials assessing potential disease-modifying therapies for Alzhiemer disease including the lack of a diverse patient population and nonthorough clinical assessments for diagnosis. [WATCH TIME: 6 minutes]
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Insights Into Nasal Pathways for Brain Protein Sampling and Treatment Delivery: Mony de Leon, EdDThe director of the Brain Health Imaging Institute in the department of radiology at Weill Cornell Medicine talked about exploring nasal pathways as an alternative for brain protein sampling and drug delivery. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]
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Rethinking Treatment Strategies in NMOSD Based on Safety Failures and Emerging Therapies: Shamik Bhattacharyya, MDThe associate professor of neurology at Harvard Medical School talked about reconsidering therapy switches for NMOSD, incorporating safety failures like recurrent infections, and prioritizing real-world studies to validate findings. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]
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Sex-Based Genetic Risk and Immune Response Differences in Alzheimer Disease: Li Gan, PhDThe director of the Helen and Robert Appel Alzheimer’s Disease Research Institute at Weill Cornell Medicine talked about findings from a recently published study on immune responses to Alzheimer disease risk genes between male and female mice. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]
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Ongoing Challenges for Neuromuscular and Movement Occupational Therapy: Jess Holguin, OTD, OT/LCommenting on recent advances and persistent challenges for these patients, the associate professor of clinical occupational therapy at USC Keck Hospital spoke on the need to increase equity and access to care. [WATCH TIME: 6 minutes]
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Secondary Analyses of ANNEXA-I Trial Assessing Andexanet Alfa in Intracranial Hemorrhage: Ashkan Shoamanesh, MDThe associate professor of neurology at McMaster University talked about findings from secondary analyses on the phase 4 ANNEXA-I trial assessing andexanet alfa in patients with acute intracerebral hemorrhage. [WATCH TIME: 10 minutes]
